Description
Syllabus Overview:
- Basics of drones, flight dynamics.
- Key components like sensors, motors, and propellers.
- Hands-on: build and fly your own Pluto 1.2 drone.
- Introduction to PlutoBlocks & Cygnus: programming basics and project practice.
- Conclude with a fun and challenging flying competition.
Day 1 Schedule(5 Hours)
- Introduction to drones and their real-world applications across industries
- Overview of drone regulations, airspace safety, and pilot responsibilities
- Physics of drones
- Basic principles of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight
- Understanding key drone components.
- Sensor calibration for stable flight
- Flight demonstration by instructors
Day 2 Schedule(5 Hours)
- Supervised drone flying sessions with Pluto drones
- Practice sessions for stable take-off, landing, and directional control
- Introduction to drone programming and control logic
- Live demonstration of two beginner drone projects using PlutoBlocks or Cygnus IDE
- Interactive Q&A to clarify programming concepts
- Simulator-based flight training for safe practice
Day 3 Schedule (5 Hours)
- Introduction to micro drones
- In-depth look at the structure and design of large drones
- Components of the 450mm drone: frame, ESCs, flight controller, GPS module, etc.
- Hands-on assembly of the F450 drone in groups
- Testing and reviewing hardware connections
- Do’s and don’t for micro drones
Day 4 Schedule (5 Hours)
- Understanding firmware
- Setting up firmware for the F450 drone (e.g., Betaflight / Mission Planner)
- Calibrating sensors and radio control for F450
- Configuration of flight modes and safety parameters
- Hands-on flying session with the assembled F450 drone
- Practice exercises: hovering, direction control, altitude hold
Day 5 Schedule (5 Hours)
- Introduction to autonomous flight and mission planning
- Setting GPS waypoints and autonomous paths
- Programming a sample mission for the F450
- Hands-on practical: flying the drone autonomously with pre-defined paths
- Final Q&A and discussion on drone career paths and opportunities
- Minimum Students:
- 40 students required.
- Drone Allocation:
- 2 students will share on Pluto drone and 4 students will share one Micro drone
Note:
The drone kit will be provided on a returnable basis at the end of the workshop.
