Drones flight computer - Quadcopters

RE: Drones flight computer

ddsnyder — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:02:21 +0000

@aliarifat I bought this unit assembled, seems well thought out. Been flying this inside my home. Just something to tinker with. The github codebase requires ESP IDF to build (I used v4.4.5)...

RE: Drones flight computer

negimonika2508 — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:38:17 +0000

I think both points above are really valuable using off-the-shelf components like ESP32 or STM32 makes it much easier to experiment, but at the same time, regulations can’t be ignored depending on where you’re flying.

From my own experience, the biggest challenge in building a flight computer isn’t just wiring up the sensors or getting the code to compile it’s tuning the PID values and making sure the drone stays stable in different conditions (like wind or sudden throttle changes). Even small differences in frame weight or prop size can change how the flight controller behaves.

Has anyone here tried combining GPS + barometer data for smoother altitude hold? I’ve been reading about sensor fusion with Kalman filters but haven’t yet implemented it myself. Would love to hear if someone has tried it in a DIY build.

RE: Drones flight computer

Ron — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:23:35 +0000

@aliarifat In Canada, I don't know if that is legal.

RE: Drones flight computer

aliarifat — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:20:15 +0000

This is a DIY drone tutorial. This is based on ESP32. You will get here everything including code, circuit diagram and PCB layout. This DIY drone is small in size and can be built using easily available components such as ESP32 modules, MPU6050 IMU, coreless motors, and plastic propellers. This drone can be controlled using a smartphone over WiFi.

https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Low_Cost_Drone_using_ESP32_30d00350.html

RE: Drones flight computer

Ron — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:33:47 +0000

@rabail What do you mean by computer? Also, what country are you in as many countries have rules about licensing and where you can fly. I recently left an island that was several hundred miles long but it was almost impossible to find a legal place to fly due to endless water plane landing strips.

RE: Drones flight computer

Rabail — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:25:49 +0000

Flying drones are very popular, and using a computer is a common activity nowadays, which leads many people to wonder: Can you fly a drone from a computer? The answer to this question is yes, but it may not work as well, and some features might not be available.

RE: Drones flight computer

j526 — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:21:51 +0000

@graham1904

I guess you already found it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmEcyQnfpDA

RE: Drones flight computer

techdesk — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:37:10 +0000

@graham1904 Which post are you referring to?

RE: Drones flight computer

Graham1904 — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:18:13 +0000

@techdesk will be pleased to see the post

RE: Drones flight computer

techdesk — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:44:37 +0000

@graham1904
We are a company here in Port Elizabeth South Africa. After analyzing many flight controllers we concluded that the CC3D Revolution is by far the best solution.
Despite its current unavailability and sold-out status, most drone enthusiasts seem inclined towards the Pixhawk series. The pixhawk is an expensive piece of FC. However, our thorough analysis has revealed that the Pixhawk’s additional features appear superficial and unnecessary for beginners or hobbyists. Its higher price tag seems more of a status symbol compared to the humble yet powerful CC3D Revolution. There is unfortunately not much support for this FC and its software partner, LibrePilot. For a South African market, this FC would be ideal as it is much cheaper and very simple to setup. LibrePilot is amazingly simple. We are trying to re-launch this CC3D Revolution with a detailed step by step setup