Authors | Dharna Nar and Radhika Kotecha |
Publisher | Drone School India and Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. |
Print Length | 188 Pages |
Publication Date | 9 April 2024 |
Book Format ( Print) | Paperback |
"Drone Technology for Beginners" is your ultimate guide to mastering the fundamentals of aerial robotics. Curated by Drone School India, this book provides a structured and engaging curriculum designed to help students and enthusiasts understand, build, and fly drones with confidence.
About The Book
This book “Drone Technology for Beginners: Learn | Build | Fly Drones”, is an initiative by Drone School India. With this book, we aimed to develop a curated and structured curriculum for students learning aerial robotics.
Throughout this book, the readers will explore the intricacies of drone technology, understanding their inner workings, movements and controls, learn about the different types and their unique features, study the aerodynamics behind their movements, and explore their applications in diverse fields. After a detailed explanation of drone fundamentals, the reader delves into the Pluto drone kit to understand the Pluto drones ecosystem and its potential. They will learn to build their very own Pluto nano drone, and take it on its maiden flight. The book encourages indulging in various flying activities to master drone maneuvering skills.
The book educates readers on crucial safety measures associated with drones, covering rules, regulations, and best practices. It emphasizes do’s and don’ts to ensure safe and responsible drone usage.
The book incorporates several illustrations, diagrams and screenshots enhances the book’s visual appeal and facilitates a clearer understanding, providing readers with visual aids to complement and reinforce the textual explanations. Worksheets for practice are included in each chapter.
Features
Comprehensive Guide to Pluto Drones: The first book dedicated to the Indian-made Pluto drones, offering an in-depth look at their ecosystem and potential.
Solid Theoretical Foundation: Provides a thorough understanding of drone technology, including types, features, and applications.
Hands-On Learning: Step-by-step instructions to build and fly your own Pluto nano drone, with activities to master drone maneuvering skills.
Safety and Regulations: Educates readers on crucial safety measures, rules, and best practices for responsible drone usage.
Visual Aids: Over 250 illustrations, diagrams, and screenshots enhance visual understanding and make learning engaging and accessible.
Practice Worksheets: Each chapter includes worksheets for practical exercises and reinforcement of concepts learned.
Hardware
Drones - Pluto X, Pluto 1.2, Software: Cygnus IDE, ROS Package and controllers Learning, Content: Project books based on PlutoBlocks and Cygnus IDE
Manufacturer
Education, Leisure & Hobby
India
North America, South Asia
We are an IIT Bombay startup working with drone for last 10 years. We have won awards in competitions globally including IMAV France, ICUG Spain, MICAV Bengaluru, Techfest Mumbai among many others. Through the open source Pluto platform, we plan to democratise the process of drone innovation. We empower grassroot level drone innovations. Drona Aviation aims to building the ecosystem to foster and decentralise these drone innovations.