WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Written by David Meador. Content advising by Paul Uttley. Build creation and SolidWorks® Composer™ and KeyShot® renderings by Tim Lankford and Jason Redd. Desktop publishing by Todd McGeorge.
Table of Contents Drone Parts................................................................................................................................ 2-3 Getting Started............................................................................................................................. 4 Drone Assembly....................................................................................................................... 5-7 Controller Functions.................................................
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GETTING STARTED Drones in the Air Up, up, and away! Drones have taken everybody’s imagination by storm in recent years. Promises of packages being delivered to your door with everything from hot fresh pizza to a new item from your favorite retailer, as well as the ability of first responders to reach remote locations with lifesaving equipment in a moment’s notice – these are the dreams of a future with drones.
DRONE ASSEMBLY Building a Basic Drone What You’ll Need The following is the list of parts you will need to build the basic drone. Drone Parts Part Name Quantity Propeller guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Drone body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Motor mounts with black and white wires. . . . . . . . 2 Motor mounts with red and blue wires. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRONE ASSEMBLY Propeller and Propeller Guard Before mounting the props, you should slide the propeller guards onto the motor mounts from the top. Slide on Motor/Propeller/Guard Assembly The props need to be pressed onto the motor axle. You should match the props to the motors first. The props labeled “A” should be mounted on the red-and-blue wired motors, and the props labeled “B” should be mounted on the black-and-white wired motors.
DRONE ASSEMBLY Aligning the Motors and Drone Body When connecting the motors to the drone body, it is important to align them correctly. The motor wire coloring should match the wire coloring coming from the drone body. This is because the motors spin in opposite directions. Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the wires to prevent them from breaking.
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS Drone Controller Functions Refer to this diagram for the functions on the drone controller included with your kit. Speed (slow, medium, fast) Flips mode Ascent Pitch Forward Yaw Left Yaw Right Roll Left Descent Roll Right Pitch Backward Takeoff/Land Emergency Stop (push and hold) On/Off Headless/Normal Mode (press) Ascent Descent Yaw 8 © 2022 Pitsco Education, LLC. All rights reserved.
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS Speed – The drone’s responsiveness to the controller’s commands is adjusted into three different modes by pressing and releasing this button. • Slow – The drone operates more gently to the commands input at the controller. This mode is recommended for a beginner drone pilot. • Medium – The drone operates intuitively to the commands input by the controller. This mode is recommended as you gain experience as a drone pilot.
DRONE FLIGHT Pairing the Remote and Taking Flight Follow these steps to pair your remote and fly it. Remember to wear safety glasses when operating the drone. 1. After the drone is built, make sure the battery is fully charged before flying. Then, insert the battery into the drone body. 2. After the battery is in place, press and hold the power button on the bottom of the drone to power up the drone. The LED lights on the bottom will flash when the drone is powered up. 3.
DRONE FLIGHT First Flight Activity You’re ready to fly! Use the following checklist to check off when you practice each of the skills as you practice flying your drone. Rate your skill from one to five on each skill. As with any skill, practice makes you better, so don’t be discouraged if you aren’t a five the first time. You might need to align your motors when taking off for the first time. Make sure the props on the motors are aligned with the drone’s body.
BEYOND THE BUILD Do Some Engineering! On the drone body and the motor mounts are connection points where you can attach additional support beams. You can use these to engineer supports for carrying packages for delivery or adding landing struts to the drone. Your imagination is your limit! You also have some frame expansion connectors you can use to help design and build other capabilities into your drone.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solutions Drone won’t take off. The drone is too heavy. The maximum weight the drone can lift is between 65 and 75 grams. The drone with the battery in its lightest configuration is about 50 grams. The props are flipped. If the A and B props are on the wrong motors, they will push down instead of up, preventing the drone from taking off. The battery is too low. When the battery is critically low, the drone will land automatically and will not take off.
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FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
