The Droner’s Manual. Second Edition

The incredible advancements in the field of uncrewed aircraft over the last decade have made it possible for almost anyone to build and operate their own drone, creating exciting business opportunities in numerous fields ranging from video production to agriculture. However, many beginners and even more experienced hobbyists find these ventures daunting because reliable information for construction and programming of uncrewed aircraft is often scattered across various sources, and the industry is still establishing standards for safe and efficient operation of UAVs.

The Droner’s Manual compiles the most important and relevant knowledge into a guide for both beginner and experienced operators. With his expertise as a UAV operator for government, industry, and hobby uses, author Kevin Jenkins offers step-by-step guidance to build, program, test, and fly multicopter, fixed-wing, and hybrid airframe aircraft for a variety of purposes. This comprehensive manual covers uncrewed system components, aircraft setup, flight controller fundamentals and failsafe features, the flight-testing process, and flight operations.

What's New in the Second Edition and Advanced Content:

The second edition incorporates regulation exceptions for recreational flying and introduces TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), as well as offering new and updated information on:

• Smart batteries.
• Solving GPS complications.
• Drone photography.
• Remote identification requirements.
• Concepts of PID tuning.

More than 70 illustrations provide detailed schematics and diagrams for the construction of complex systems such as first-person view (FPV) and imaging payloads.

You will fly with confidence applying this book’s direction on mission planning, checklists, and safe flight operations. Whether you use it to build your first unmanned aircraft or as a handy reference in the field, "The Droner’s Manual" is essential for drone builders, pilots, and operators.

• Book Size: 7.25 x 9 inches (18.4 cm x 22.8 cm)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is "The Droner's Manual" designed for?

It's designed for both beginner and experienced drone operators, including those interested in building, programming, testing, and flying uncrewed aircraft for various purposes.

What types of uncrewed aircraft does the manual cover?

It covers the construction and operation of multicopter, fixed-wing, and hybrid airframe aircraft.

Does this second edition include information on new drone regulations?

Yes, the second edition incorporates regulation exceptions for recreational flying, introduces TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), and addresses remote identification requirements, among other updates.

Does the book offer support for building drones?

Yes, it includes step-by-step guidance for construction and programming, and over 70 illustrations with detailed schematics and diagrams for complex systems like FPV.