What you'll learn

Course Overview: This 30-hour drone course provides a comprehensive understanding of drone technology, including both fixed-wing and quadcopter systems. The course covers the fundamentals of aerodynamics, design principles, and key components of drones, as well as their fabrication and assembly. Students will gain hands-on experience building drones, configuring flight controllers using Mission Planner software, and performing both manual and autonomous flights. Safety protocols, troubleshooting techniques, and practical flying skills are emphasized throughout the program, making it ideal for those interested in applying drone technology in real-world industries such as agriculture, surveillance, and mapping. Course Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1.Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics and drone flight mechanics. 2.Gain practical skills in assembling and fabricating fixed-wing and quadcopter drones. 3.Use Mission Planner software for configuring and planning flight paths. 4.Troubleshoot common drone flight issues and implement safety measures. 5.Fly both fixed-wing and quadcopter drones manually and autonomously. 6.Apply drone technology to real-world applications, such as agriculture, surveying, and mapping.

  • Hands-on fabrication of fixed-wing and quadcopter drones, including assembly and wiring.
  • Practical flight sessions with both fixed-wing and quadcopters, safety protocols, and troubleshooting
  • Basics of drone technology, types, components, and principles of aerodynamics.
  • Design and specifications of fixed-wing and quadcopter drones, key components, and materials
  • Overview of Mission Planner software, configuring flight controllers, and flight path planning.
  • Hands-on fabrication of fixed-wing and quadcopter drones, including assembly and wiring.
  • Practical flight sessions with both fixed-wing and quadcopters, safety protocols, and troubleshooting
  • Basics of drone technology, types, components, and principles of aerodynamics.
  • Design and specifications of fixed-wing and quadcopter drones, key components, and materials
  • Overview of Mission Planner software, configuring flight controllers, and flight path planning.

Dr. Balaji Ravi
Associate Professor

Dr. Balaji Ravi, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, LPU has an accumulating eight years of academic tenure Throughout his professional trajectory, Dr. Balaji Ravi has made Substantial contributions to the domain, evidenced by 15 Scopus- indexed publications. His scholarly pursuits encompass diverse areas such as Low-Speed Aerodynamics, Turbulent Flow Analysis, and Experimental Aerodynamics, emblematic of his interdisciplinary ethos and dedication to knowledge augmentation. Possessing a discerning penchant for innovation and an unwavering commitment to academic eminence, Dr. Balaji persists in furnishing invaluable insights to both academic and industrial spheres