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Drone Development from Concept to Flight

You're reading from   Drone Development from Concept to Flight Design, assemble, and discover the applications of unmanned aerial vehicles

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837633005
Length 316 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Sumit  Sharma Sumit Sharma
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Fundamentals of Flight Engineering
2. Chapter 1: Getting Started with UAV and Drone Engineering FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Understanding Flight Terminologies and the Physics of Motion 4. Chapter 3: Learning and Applying Basic Command and Control Interfaces 5. Chapter 4: Knowing UAV Systems, Sub-Systems, and Components 6. Part 2: System Conceptualization and Avionics Development
7. Chapter 5: The Application of Sensors and IMUs in Drones 8. Chapter 6: Introduction to Drone Firmware and Flight Stacks 9. Chapter 7: Introduction to Ground Control Station Software 10. Chapter 8: Understanding Flight Modes and Mission Planning 11. Part 3: Configuration, Calibrations, Flying, and Log Analysis
12. Chapter 9: Drone Assembly, Configuration, and Tuning 13. Chapter 10: Flight Log Analysis and PIDs 14. Chapter 11: Application-Based Drone Development 15. Chapter 12: Developing a Custom Survey Drone 16. References 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Application-Based Drone Development

Earlier in this book, we learned about the different types of drones and the basic components that are required to build one. We also learned about the basic physics of a drone and how to achieve stable flight with the help of engineering and physics. Drone technology continues to evolve, creating boundless opportunities across various industries. Advancements in drones enable enhanced capabilities, from increased flight efficiency to better data collection and analysis. Upgrading and feature development drive innovation, fostering safer, more precise, and versatile drones. Learning about drone technology opens doors to numerous career paths, from aerial photography and cinematography to agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. Understanding drone advancements empowers individuals to harness these tools effectively, contributing to improved efficiency, data accuracy, and problem-solving in diverse fields, ultimately shaping...

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