Description
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of drone engineering and design with this course focused on FPV racing drones. You will learn the step-by-step process of designing and building your custom racing drone, from defining mission profiles to selecting components and testing performance. The course integrates theoretical instruction with hands-on simulation, allowing you to experience the thrill of FPV racing while understanding the engineering principles behind it.
This course provides expert guidance on creating high-performance drones tailored for competitive environments.
Scope
In this course, you will learn:
- Learn about how drones work, the parts that make up a drone, and how they work as a system to make a drone fly
- Learn about the technical specifications used for each drone component type, and how to select the best components for your drone design
- Learn about First Person View (FPV) racing drones, and what makes them different from other drone types
- Learn about the drone engineering process
- Design your own FPV racing drone using the interactive SIMNET STEM design interface
- Learn to fly an FPV racing drone
- Fly your FPV racing drone in a simulated race environment.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience in drone piloting or engineering is required. This course starts from the basics, making it suitable for beginners who are eager to learn and explore the exciting world of FPV racing drone design.
Technical Requirements
These are the minimum requirements to be able to run this course effectively on your system. If you find SIMNET does not work well on your system, you may request a full refund.
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Controller or RC Transmitter:
- A controller is required for this course. Please visit our FAQ page to learn more about the various controller options available.
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Computer
- Operating system:
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SIMNET: Any operating system
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Mission Planner: Windows, Linux, or Android
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CPU: Intel i5 or equivalent, or better
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GPU: Dedicated graphics card recommended, but not required
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RAM: 8 GB
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Browser: Chrome
- Internet connection
- 10 Mbps download speed or more ( Test your speed here )
- Stable internet connection with less than 2.5% packet loss and below 30 ms jitter, and below 300 ms latency to a server located within the US ( Test connection quality here )