February 2018
Intermediate to advanced
212 pages
4h 59m
English
Overview
If you've ever wanted to explore the exciting world of DIY drone building, this book provides a hands-on guide to creating your own smart drones using Arduino and ESP8266. You'll learn how to assemble drones, program functionalities, and integrate advanced features like Wi-Fi control. By the end, you'll have the skills to design and maintain drones for various applications.
What this Book will help me do
- Design and build custom drones from scratch using Arduino and ESP8266.
- Integrate Wi-Fi functionalities to control drones with smartphones.
- Implement advanced features allowing drones to follow the user or perform predefined missions.
- Explore building specialized drones, such as racing or gliding drones, for various purposes.
- Develop troubleshooting and maintenance skills to keep drones operational.
Author(s)
Syed Omar Faruk Towaha is an experienced author and engineer with a deep interest in hardware projects and innovative applications of microcontrollers. He has authored multiple books on technology, sharing his knowledge with an approachable and practical style. His work focuses on making complex technical concepts accessible and inspiring hobbyists to create impactful projects.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for programmers, engineers, or hobbyists with experience in electronics and programming, eager to delve into the world of drone building. To get the most out of this guide, readers should have prior knowledge of Arduino, C programming, and electronic components. Beginners might find the content advanced, while intermediate users will learn to create functional and innovative drones.
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