Chapter 10. A Quadcopter
You've built robots that can roll, walk, sail, and even go under the water. In this chapter, you'll build a robot that can fly. This project will guide you through the process of creating your own quadcopter based on the BeagleBone Black.
In this chapter, we will learn the following:
- Building a quadcopter
- Connecting the BeagleBone Black to the quadcopter
- Controlling the quadcopter using the BeagleBone Black
Basics of quadcopter flight
Now you'll build robots that can fly by relying on the BeagleBone Black to control their flight. There are several possible ways to incorporate the BeagleBone Black into a flying robotic project; in this case, a quadcopter.
Quadcopters are unique flying platforms that have become popular in the last few years. They are flying platforms that utilize the same vertical lift concept as helicopters. However, they employ not one but four motor/propeller combinations to provide an enhanced level of stability. Here is an...
