Workshops/Introduction to UAV

This workshop will consist of a talk that covers all the background information that you need to know to get started with [micro- and mini-UAVs], a live demo, and Q&A. This is aimed at anyone interested in building or flying micro-UAVs, no experience in flying, coding, or building is necessary. By the end of this workshop you will know everything you need to know in order to get started with your own micro-UAVs.

What?

We will introduce micro-UAVs and how they work, and the most common ways of building one (or adapting existing RC aircraft), and what you need to make them fly.

Here is a shortlist of topics we will cover (note: subject to change)

• Introduction to micro-UAVs and quadcopters
• Principles of operation of rotor- and fixed-wing UAVs
• Building from scratch/converting RC aircraft
• Selecting components (battery, ESCs, motors, props)
• Microcontrollers and sensors
• Introduction to stabilisation and navigation
• Introduction to DCM
• Introduction to PID and tuning
• Introduction to GPS
• Camera stabilisation and first-person view
• Laws and regulations on flying micro-UAVs

Followed by a quick demo of a quadcopter (if there is a big enough space).

We will be videoing the talk to go on Youtube, and slides will also be available.

When?

Sat 24th Sept 9.30am to 1.30pm at London Hackspace

[Let us know when is best]

How much?

Free