Flight Control

PCBA for Agricultural Drones: Flight Control, Power Control, and Communication Transmission

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PCBA for Agricultural Drones: Flight Control, Power Control, and Communication Transmission

Case IntroductionPCBA for Agricultural DronesFunction Overview1. Flight Control and Navigation Flight Controller: As the “brain” of the drone, the flight controller integrates a microcontroller unit (MCU) that processes signals from sensors and executes flight tasks such as takeoff, hovering, route planning, and landing. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU): Includes accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to monitor the … Read more

DIY and Modification of Drones

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DIY and Modification of Drones

DIY and modification of drones is a project full of creativity and technical challenges, suitable for enthusiasts interested in drone technology, electronic engineering, and programming. Below is a basic DIY and modification plan for drones, covering steps from building from scratch to later modifications. 1. Define Goals and Requirements Before starting, clarify the purpose and … Read more

Understanding Multirotor Drones: Basic Structure

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Understanding Multirotor Drones: Basic Structure

◆ Humanity has entered the era of robots, and robots are an important part of human production and life. In the early years, the United Nations Standardization Organization adopted the definition of robots provided by the American Robotics Association: “A programmable and multifunctional manipulator; or a specialized system that can be changed and programmed by … Read more

VTOL Aircraft Series (3): Logic and Practice of Integrated Verification

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VTOL Aircraft Series (3): Logic and Practice of Integrated Verification

The low-altitude economy is booming, and the EVTOL trend is rising. The flight control system is the core system of the aircraft, and it involves transition phases that are not present in general aircraft, posing greater safety challenges. Based on this, we take the development of fully autonomous control laws for vertical take-off and landing … Read more

Step-by-Step Guide to Automating Light Control with Siemens PLC and Photoresistor

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Step-by-Step Guide to Automating Light Control with Siemens PLC and Photoresistor

Hey everyone, I’m your old friend Secretary Jiang. Today, I’m bringing you an interesting project—an automatic light control system based on a photoresistor. Just the name sounds high-tech, right? In simple terms, the light turns off when it’s bright and turns on automatically when it’s dark. We’ll use a Siemens PLC to implement this function, … Read more

Drone Altitude Sensing Technology | Barometric Sensors

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Drone Altitude Sensing Technology | Barometric Sensors

The drone’s barometric altitude sensor, also known as a barometric altimeter or barometer, is an important sensor. When equipped on a drone, it enables the drone to accurately perceive changes in altitude, which is crucial for flight stability and automated operations. Due to its rapid real-time response and low power consumption, the barometer has become … Read more

DIY Rotorcraft: Flight Control for Autogyros

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DIY Rotorcraft: Flight Control for Autogyros

Author: Chinese Rotorcraft Website Member Yunshanluan Early rotorcraft had only simple control systems and limited maneuverability. With advancements in technology, better rotor control systems and control surfaces have been developed. As a result, modern rotorcraft still maintain the advantage of simple maintenance while enjoying high maneuverability. [Cyclic Control] Cyclic control allows you to achieve the … Read more

Open Source Flight Control Series | Baseflight Main.c Analysis

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Open Source Flight Control Series | Baseflight Main.c Analysis

Click the blue text to follow us Author | Juyiyun Drone Produced by | Juyiyun Drone The Open Source Flight Control Series consists of articles analyzing the open-source flight control system – the Flight series project. If you like it, remember to follow us so you can receive update notifications immediately. This series starts from … Read more

Solving the Reverse Color Problem of WS2812B LED on ESP32 and Applications of Status Indicator Lights

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Solving the Reverse Color Problem of WS2812B LED on ESP32 and Applications of Status Indicator Lights

This article mainly introduces the problems encountered when using .Net nanoFramework to drive the WS2812B LED on the ESP32-S3-Zero board, as well as how to design a light control class to conveniently use the status indicator light to display the working status of the device. 1. Introduction When using the .Net nanoFramework to drive the … Read more

DIY Guide: Using Raspberry Pi Zero for Flight Control and Video Transmission

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DIY Guide: Using Raspberry Pi Zero for Flight Control and Video Transmission

Although it is possible to buy finished products that look better and have stronger performance specifications, the joy of creating and optimizing according to one’s own needs while learning through experimentation embodies the spirit of makers. This project uses existing hardware to utilize the Raspberry Pi Zero as a flight control video transmission system. I … Read more