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Drone Flight Controller

Flight Controller

A drone is a flying robot that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their embedded systems, working in conjunction with onboard sensors and GPS. To achieve flight, drones consist of a power source, such as battery , rotors, propellers and a frame. The frame of a drone is typically made of lightweight, composite materials, to reduce weight and increase maneuverability during flight.Drones require a controller, which is used remotely by an operator to launch, navigate and land it. Controllers communicate with the drone using radio waves, including Wi-Fi.

  • Drones are now also used in a wide range of civilian roles ranging from search and rescue, surveillance, traffic monitoring, weather monitoring and firefighting, to personal drones and business drone-based photography, as well as videography, agriculture and even delivery services.

In this is proejct Arduino UNO is use as a controller with electronics and coding to controll your own Drone!!!

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Drone Flight Controller

Hardware Requirement

At Receiver end

  • Flight controller: Arduino UNO, USB Cable
  • Receiver:Fly Sky FS-iA6 Receiver
  • External Power: Battery - 12V
  • Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)
  • Motor - A2212 - 2200KV BLDC Brushless Motor
  • Frame - Quadcopter Frame Kit 450mm
  • At Transmitter end

  • Transmitter: Fly Sky FS-i6 6-Channel 2.4 Ghz Transmitter
  • Software Requirement

  • Arduino IDE
  • Arduino Uno

    The Arduino Uno is a micro controller board which is based on the ATmega328. Arduino Uno have 14 digital input or output pins(where 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button. It have everything needed to support the microcontroller, you need to simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.

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    Arduino UNO

    Features

  • Easy application programming using open source IDE
  • Easy to learn Microcontroller using Arduino boards
  • 256k Flash
  • Easy application programming using open source IDE
  • Ready Library for most of sensors and application modules
  • Specification

  • ATmega328 Controller
  • Digital IO 13
  • PWM Channel 6
  • Working Freq. 16MHz
  • DC current / IO 40mA
  • DC current / IO 50mA (3.3V)
  • Input Voltage 6V to 20V DC
  • Flash 32Kb
  • SRAM 2Kb
  • EEPROM 1Kb
  • Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

    An electronic speed control or ESC is an electronic circuit that controls and regulates the speed of an electric motor. It may also provide reversing of the motor and dynamic braking. Miniature electronic speed controls are used in electrically powered radio controlled models.

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    Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

    Features

  • Safe power function:regardless of the throttle stick in any position the motor will not start immediately
  • Throttle Calibration function:Adapt to different remote throttle travel difference, improve throttle response linearity, with a smooth, delicate feel and excellent speed linear speed
  • Low Voltage Protection Mode ,Low-voltage protection threshold
  • Specification

  • Weight: 25g
  • Dimensions: 45 x 24 x 11mm
  • Firmware: Hobbywing
  • Power input: 5.6V - 16.8V (2-3 cells Li-Poly, OR 5-12 cells Ni-MH Ni-MH / Ni-Cd battery)
  • BEC: 2A
  • Constant current: 30A (Max 40A less than 10 seconds)
  • DC Motor – A2212 - 2200KV Brushless Motor

    A2212 is a brushless DC motor specifically made to power Quadcopters and Multirotors. It is a 2200kV motor. It provides high performance, super power and brilliant efficiency. These motors are perfect for medium size quadcopters with 8 inch to 10 inch propellers. Use this to build powerful and efficient quadcopters.

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    A2212 - 2200KV BLDC Brushless Motor

    Specification

  • No load Current : 10 V : 0.5 A.
  • Current Capacity: 12A/60s
  • No Load Current @ 10V: 0.5A
  • No. Of Cells: 2-3 Li-Poly
  • Motor Dimensions: 27.5 x 30mm
  • Shaft Diameter: 934;3.17mm
  • Shaft diameter : 3.175mm.
  • Minimum ESC Specification: 18A (30A Suggested)
  • Thrust @ 3S with 1045 propeller: 800gms approx
  • Quadcopter Frame Kit 450mm

    Quadcopter Frame Kit features integrated PCB connections so direct soldering the ESCs is practicable. This eliminates the need for a power distribution board or messy multi-connectors keeping you electronics layout very neat and tidy.

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    Quadcopter Frame Kit

    Hardware Features

  • Built from high quality glass fiber and ultra durable polyamide nylon.
  • Arms are reinforced and much more stronger to prevent and reduce breakage.
  • Integrated PCB connections for direct soldering your ESCs.
  • Colored arms for orientation to keep you flying in the right direction.
  • Large mounting tabs on main frame bottom plate for easy camera or other accessories mounting.
  • Pre-threaded brass sleeves for all of the frame bolts.
  • Specifications

  • Item name: Q450 Frame Kit
  • Width: 450mm
  • Height: 55mm
  • Weight: 295g (without electronics)
  • Motor Mount Bolt Holes: 16/19mm
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