User:1sfoerster/Quad Copter

Problem Statement
Fly current AR.Drone 1.0 quadcopters, repair and extend their functionality.

Building QuadCopter from Scratch
Frame, feet from thingiverse

Cost analysis reveals that it is cheaper to purchase a quad copter than purchase the individual parts.

The current AR Drones are version 1. Version 2 has significant improvements.

Next Steps
Search for smaller nano quad copters as seen in this video that can be programmed, extended and flown indoors.

Battery Replacement


The battery was replaced with one having the same voltage but almost twice the energy storage.

Disaster
The quad copter took off and went straight up.

The kill button in the control software shut the quad copter down before it flew out of wifi range and fell.

The frame broke in the middle and a motor broke off.

Analysis
The battery was capable of delivering a lot more current to the motor. However the ESC (electronic speed controller) was not designed for this potential current and was overwhelmed.

Next Steps
Figure out if any of the circuit was also damaged.

Pylon Operation
Need 4 D cell batteries for the air mattress pumps to fill up the pylons. It takes about 5 minutes each.

Next Steps

 * There is a hat that the software in the parrot drones can lock onto and follow.
 * Pylon leaks need to be fixed
 * Figure out how to use the finish line
 * Document how to get water in and out of the pylon bases.