DIY Drone Flight Control with STM32 on a Budget of 500 Yuan: A Beginner’s Guide

DIY Drone Flight Control with STM32 on a Budget of 500 Yuan: A Beginner's Guide

Hardware design diagrams are available at the end for download. STM32 is a series of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M core, launched by STMicroelectronics. With high performance, low power consumption, and a rich set of peripherals, it is widely used in embedded system development. Core Components STM32 Microcontroller (Main Control Board): Choose the … Read more

DIY Drone: Become a ‘Flying Master’ in the Sky

DIY Drone: Become a 'Flying Master' in the Sky

In this age of information explosion, drones have gradually entered our lives. Whether for aerial photography, exploring the unknown, or simply for the thrill of flying, drones have become tools for many to pursue their dreams. For those passionate about exploration and creation, DIY drones are an especially attractive option. Next, let us unveil the … Read more

Build Your Own Drone for 150 Yuan! Open Source Drone Firmware Using ESP32 Chip and Smartphone Control

Build Your Own Drone for 150 Yuan! Open Source Drone Firmware Using ESP32 Chip and Smartphone Control

Would you like to assemble a mini drone that can fly stably and be controlled by a smartphone using an ESP32 development board and a few expansion modules? Recently, Espressif has brought an exciting project called esp-drone! This is an open-source drone firmware based on ESP32/ESP32-S2/ESP32-S3. Ultra-Simplified Hardware Composition ESP-Drone uses a modular design approach, … Read more

DIY Drone Building! Hardware Selection Guide (Part 1)

DIY Drone Building! Hardware Selection Guide (Part 1)

Entry-Level Solution Flight Control System:Arduino Nano Development Board (approximately 50 RMB), MPU6050 Sensor (Gyroscope + Accelerometer, approximately 20 RMB), HMC5883L Electronic Compass (approximately 10 RMB), BMP280 Barometer (approximately 10 RMB) (CSDN Blog). Power System:4 x 2212 920KV Brushless Motors (approximately 160 RMB), 4 x 30A ESCs (approximately 120 RMB), 4 x 1045 Propellers (2 pairs … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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