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HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN DRONE

POSTED ON MARCH 7, 2018 BY BRONYA

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The number of drones available on the market is ever-increasing, however, you may nd that the
drones currently on offer don’t suit your individual needs. Fortunately, you can build your own drone
from scratch and create a unique, personalised gadget that is tailored to your requirements.

Regardless of whether you’re looking for the ultimate drone racing partner, or a drone that can
withstand all the elements, starting from scratch allows you to create the ideal drone for you, and it’s
rewarding too! Find out how to build a drone step by step in this guide.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO MAKE A DRONE?

The tools you need will largely depend on the type of drone you want to build, however, there are some
key components that all drones require. These include:

Motors
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Flight controller

The drone frame

Propellers

Batteries

Connectors

Camera (if you want to build your own camera drone)

Gimbal

A mounting pad

A micro SD card

An RC receiver

If you’re having trouble nding parts for your drone, websites such as RoboShop and Hobby King stock
all the components for drone building, as well as DIY kits with all the right equipment included.

MAKING YOUR DRONE

Now you’ve got the parts, it’s time to put them all together! Read on to discover how to build a
quadcopter drone:

1. CONSTRUCT A FRAME
You can use whichever materials you like to construct the drone frame, just make sure to pick materials
which can hold structure and shape, such as wood, plastic or metal. For a quadcopter, you’ll need to
make your frame into an X shape, and each propeller will go on each point of the ‘X’.

2. ASSEMBLE YOUR DRONE’S MOTORS

For this step, you’ll need to make holes in your frame for the motors. Then, x the motor to the frame
with screws and a screwdriver.

If you’re building a drone from a kit, you may nd that the motors come with mounts that make it easier
for you to af x them to the frame.

3. MOUNT YOUR ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS (ESCS)

After attaching the motors, you’ll need to attach your ESCs to the bottom of your drone’s frame. This
will free up more space for other components to be added to the top.
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You’ll need to attach landing gear to your drone to absorb the shock when it lands on solid ground. This
will help you to avoid any costly repairs and accidents with your drone!

Be sure to opt for a material that’s both exible and strong, such as plastic, so that it absorbs the shock
and doesn’t break.

5. ADD YOUR FLIGHT CONTROLLER

A ight controller is an essential for any drone. This allows your drone to stay stable whilst in ight, and
make sense of all the shifts and changes in the wind. You can make these yourself, however, it’s easier
to get a ready-made controller if it’s your rst time building a drone from scratch.

Once you’ve found the right controller, you need to mount it to your drone. Make sure to attach a piece
of sponge underneath the controller to reduce the vibrations coming from the drone.

6. CONNECT LIBREPILOT TO YOUR DRONE

The software ‘LibrePilot’ allows you to control and test UAVs, however, you’ll need to connect your
ESCs to your ight controller and also connect your drone to the remote control rst. You’ll need to nd
a tutorial online for your speci c ight controller for this step.

Once you’ve done this, you can connect LibrePilot to your drone and check that everything is working
via the software.

7. TAKE YOUR DRONE FOR A SPIN!

Now that all the hard work is done, it’s time to take your drone for a spin! Don’t forget to choose an
open space free from buildings, crowds of people, and aircrafts to avoid any unfortunate incidents.

Opt for a custom drone case to keep your kit safe

Here at the Case Farm, we stock a range of drone cases for fully- edged drones such as the DJI Mavic
Pro. However, if you’ve made yours from scratch, you’ll also need a protective solution to keep it safe
whilst you’re on the move.

Opt for a custom foam drone case to house your drone and it’s valuable components to keep it safe
and sound no matter where you go.

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Kieran says:
Thanks for the vital information this is very helpful! Once I have built my drone I’ll be in
touch about a case!

Thanks

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Matovu says:
its so interesting

NOVEMBER 28, 2018 AT 7:24 PM REPLY

Rithvik says:
Your most welcome!!

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Moses Onyango Otieno says:

I’m so interested, so how do I af x the camera?

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K.santosh lochan says:

Perfect!Just Perfect!

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Abdullahi Ladan Muhammad says:

this is so nice

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Nick says:
where can I go to obtain assistance in constructing my drone

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I am interested in constructing one

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Diego says:
Hey man I’m all new to this and I wanna learn like the really basics in building a drone such
as the things I need to build it.

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