Drone Manufacturing and Assembly

THEORY AND PRACTICAL TOPICS COVERED:

Day 1: Introduction to Drones and Components

• Overview of Drone, their evolution, and various types

• Different frame types, weight considerations, material selection.

• Identifying & understanding the purpose of each component used in a Drone

• Introduction to Sensors and Control Systems

• Safety and Regulatory Considerations

• Drone Manufacturing Process Overview

• Disassemble and Inspect a Drone (Hands-on)

• Checking for wear and tear, identifying defective parts

Day 2: Drone Design and Mechanics

• Drone Frame Design

• Principles of Flight - Lift, drag, thrust, and weight

• Understand the drone motions roll, pitch and yaw and how the various propellers impact these motions

• Understand thrust to weight ratio of a drone and how the propellers help in controlling the same

• Motor and Propeller Selection

• Power Distribution and Battery Management

• Assembling a Basic Frame (Hands-on)

• Testing and Adjustments (Hands-on)

Day 3: Drone Electronics and Control Systems

• Introduction to Flight Controllers

• Sensors and Calibration

• Installing the Flight Controller (Hands-on)

• Drone Control Systems and Remote Control Setup

• RC Setup and Calibration (Hands-on)

• Configuring flight parameters (PID tuning, altitude limits)

• Flight logs and analyzing performance data

Day 4: Drone Assembly and Integration

• Overview of power requirements for different drone types

• Role of power distribution boards (PDBs) and wiring harnesses

• Types of drone batteries (LiPo, Li-ion)

• Battery voltage, capacity, and flight time considerations

• Safety Measures in Power Systems

• Assemble the Drone components as per desirable industry practices and as per drawings

• Wiring the Drone (Hands-on)

• Installing GPS and Telemetry Systems

• Final Drone Assembly (Hands-on)

• Pre-Flight Testing and Troubleshooting (Hands-on)

Day 5: Testing, Flight, and Advanced Customization

• Understanding Different Flight Modes

• Configuring Flight Modes in the Controller

• Customizing Flight Controller Settings

• Pre-Flight Checklist

• Performing a hover test to check stability and responsiveness

• Testing throttle response, yaw, and roll in stabilized mode

• Retrieving flight data from the flight controller

• Identifying potential issues with motor speeds, voltage drops, or sensor errors

• Waypoint navigation and mission planning

• Using ground control software to configure autonomous missions

• Altitude hold, terrain following, and precision landing

• Understanding the effect of PID values on flight characteristics

• Outdoor Flight Test (Hands-on)

• Checking motor and ESC performance

• Inspecting the frame, arms, and propeller integrity

• Ensuring battery health (storage, charging, and usage)

• Replacing damaged components (motors, propellers, ESCs)

• Soldering and rewiring damaged circuits or connections

• Calibration and testing after repairs