UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are categorized into 4 groups

1. Fixed-Wings
2. Multi-Rotor
3. Single-Rotor
4. Hybrid vertical take-off & Landing (VTOL)

My interest mainly goes toward Fixed-wings and Multi-rotors.

I have built a few fixed-wing trainers and a few FPV drones from scratch, which I usually take for flight tests on weekend mornings. If you don't see me at the flying club that means I'm spending time fixing these aircraft which I crashed the previous weekend.

My Gear

1. FrSky Taranis X9D+ Transmitter
2. R-XSR, XM+ receiver
3. Eachine EV300O Goggles

Inspirations

I have been watching RC vehicle videos since childhood. It was always fascinating to me how these small things take days/months for just one complete build. And then finally testing and improving these for more speed or acceleration.

During the 2020 lockdown, I had some time that I saved from my daily commute to-from the office. So I ordered parts for building FT210 Quad and followed FlightTest's tutorial

Online Marketplace

For parts, spares, tools, services

1. Quadkart
2. Inside FPV
3. Anubis RC
4. DRK Store
5. RC Mumbai
6. Quadkopters
7. FPV Project
8. Tujo RC
9. Robokits

Builds & Flying

1. ETHiX - FPV Bible
2. Eclipson - Model A trainer
3. DIY FPV Display with Fatshark Receiver Module and DVR
4. Feet for HX115
5. Building A Better Multiprotocol Module, Jay Lagare

Articles

1. The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Look for

1. How to convert 2D blueprints to 3D.
2. Is there automated software available to test if custom created 3D plane will work?
3. Zaunkonig Biplane