Light Wing Lifts Off: Crowdfunding Started for DIY ESP32 Drone

The LiteWing ESP32 drone is a compact, feature-rich, and affordable solution for drone enthusiasts and makers alike. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, LiteWing allows even beginners to get into the world of drone building without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to build it as a hobby or explore the potential of ESP32 for drone applications, LiteWing provides a perfect platform. If we look at the backstory behind the light wing, It all started with an open-source project we released. A few months back we created an easy-to-build DIY drone based on an ESP32 module for just under ₹1000. The ESP32 drone got a lot of attention from the community and there were a lot of enquiries for a DIY kit, that could be directly purchased from us to to avoid any hustle and bustle of obtaining the right components at the right price. As a result of this huge community demand, we decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign for the LiteWing ESP32 drone. After a long process of finding the right vendors and suitable FAB houses the LiteWing crowdfunding campaign is now live on Kickstarter.

One of the standout features of LiteWing is its lightweight, energy-efficient design, powered by the versatile ESP32 module. It can be controlled directly from your smartphone over WiFi with out the need of any additional remote controls. This ensures not only seamless connectivity and control but also enables integration with various sensors, making it a great base for more advanced drone projects or custom modifications. The project was based on. The Espressif's espdrone project, thus have a lot of community support. In response to community feedback, we have ensured that all necessary components are part of the kit—saving you the hassle of sourcing parts separately. Join us on this exciting journey as LiteWing takes flight! Your support will help us bring this DIY drone kit to life and continue to innovate for the maker community.