Hardware & Robotics

Quadcopter Build

Hardware | component matching | FPV flight testing

A drone I built from parts rather than a kit. I researched and matched the frame, motors, propellers, flight controller, battery and FPV gear myself, assembled and wired everything, then flight-tested it outdoors until it flew the way I wanted. The interesting part was the systems thinking: balancing weight, thrust and power draw so the whole build stays stable and serviceable.

Highlights

Researched and matched the motors, propellers, frame, flight controller and battery before buying a single part.
Assembled the frame, wiring, receiver, GPS and FPV camera by hand.
Verified stability, battery voltage and control response through outdoor flight tests with FPV monitor feedback.

Screenshots

Hand-built quadcopter on grass showing the frame, motors, propellers, GPS module and exposed wiring. — Assembled quadcopter build

FPV monitor showing the quadcopter camera feed with battery voltage and flight timer overlay. — FPV monitor and camera test

Quadcopter flying above the pilot during an outdoor flight test. — Outdoor control test

Quadcopter silhouette flying against a bright cloudy sky. — In-flight stability check