Drone
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DIY Gesture Control Drone using Python with LiteWing and ESP32 A few years ago, building a drone was expensive and out of reach for most hobbyists and students. But today, DIY drones have become more accessible and affordable. With the LiteWing Drone—a compact, open-source drone powered by the ESP32—you can build and fly your own drone for under $50. It's beginner-friendly, ready to fly out of the box, and can be controlled via… |
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Vayudh Secures $10 Million In A Funding Round to Advance Indigenous Drone Technology On April 22, 2025, Indian defence technology company Vayudh raised $10 million in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The round also included Deepinder Goyal of Zomato, Ajay Aggarwal of Action TESA, Sumit Jalan, LetsVenture and Navam Capital. This follows an earlier investment from Florintree Advisors and marks Vayudh’s biggest fundraising so far. … |
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ESP32 Air Mouse using Bluetooth and MPU6050 Gesture control is one of the coolest ways to interact with technology—no buttons, no touchscreens, just simple hand movements. It almost feels like magic when you can control devices with a wave of your hand! This technology has a wide range of real-world applications, from flying drones and controlling robots to managing smart home… |
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EHang Receives Air Operator Certificates for EH216-S eVTOL Operations EHang, a prominent urban air mobility technology platform company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation and its joint venture Hefei HeYi Aviation have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates (OC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certificates authorize the operation of pilotless human-… |
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How to Program LiteWing Drone using Python with Crazyflie Cflib Python SDKIntroduction
Focused on versatility and modularity, the LiteWing drone can be programmed and controlled using different platforms. When you purchase a LiteWing drone, it ships with default firmware that supports Crazyflie protocols. This means out of the box, your drone is ready to fly using the mobile application, and also supports cfclient and cflib packages from Crazyflie. Important… |
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ESP FLY - The Smallest ESP32 Powered Drone The ESP-FLY is a palm-sized drone powered by the XIAO ESP32S3 microcontroller, combining compact design with impressive performance. Measuring just 50 mm, its 3D-printed frame weighs only 4 grams, while a PVC alternative is also available. The drone’s custom 4-layer PCB integrates an MPU-6050 motion sensor, a 4-channel motor driver, and LEDs, all optimized for… |
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How to Fly LiteWing Drone using ESP-Drone Mobile Application?Introduction
This guide covers flying the LiteWing drone using the latest LiteWing Mobile App. The new app supports both Android and iOS devices and includes enhanced features like Height Hold mode, battery monitoring, emergency stop, and improved flight controls. The app is based on the Crazyflie 2.0 protocol and supports not only LiteWing drones but also other mini drones that use the… |
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How to Select Right Battery For LiteWingIntroduction
Selecting the right battery for LiteWing is key to getting stable flights and longer airtime. Because LiteWing is a small, WiFi-controlled drone powered by an ESP32-S3, its battery needs to strike the perfect balance between power, weight, and discharge rate. The drone comes with an out-of-the-box 1S 3.7V 30C battery, but if you're looking to upgrade, we'll guide you through key… |
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Basics of Drone and How They Work Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become popular in recent years due to their wide range of applications. They are used in photography, agriculture, security, delivery services, and even in military operations. But how do drones work? This article will cover the fundamental concepts of drones, their components, how they fly, and their… |
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How to Assemble LiteWing Drone?Introduction
If you've received the DIY version of LiteWing, follow these simple steps to assemble your drone. No 3D-printed frame or complex tools are required. Everything fits directly into the LiteWing PCB, which also acts as the drone's structural frame. If you are completely new to LiteWing check out the LiteWing Wiki Page or watch this video on what is LiteWing Drone to learn more about… |
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LiteWing CalibrationIntroduction
Calibration is essential for correcting sensor offsets caused by the installation or soldering of the MPU6050 motion sensor. If the sensor is not perfectly level during soldering or has slight factory variations, it may introduce roll and pitch drift during flight. If the LiteWing drone drifts in any… |
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How to use crazyflie cfClient with LitewingWhat is cfClient?
cfClient is a GUI application designed for configuring, controlling, and debugging drones running Crazyflie-based firmware, including the LiteWing drone. It allows users to connect their drone, monitor sensor data, adjust flight settings, and manage input devices such as joysticks or game controllers. With cfClient… |
