Index / UAV
Building a drone teaches more about control systems, radio and power electronics than almost any other project. The open-source Pixhawk ecosystem, running PX4 or ArduPilot, is what research labs and commercial mapping drones use, and the same hardware is available to hobbyists. Check local drone regulations before your first flight.
Open-standard flight controller with triple-redundant IMUs and Ethernet. The reference board for PX4 and ArduPilot builds.
Best for Serious DIY drones, mapping and research platforms, and anyone pairing a flight controller with a companion computer.
Almost-ready-to-fly carbon quadcopter frame with motors and ESCs pre-installed. Built for Pixhawk and companion computers.
Best for A first autonomous drone build, paired with a Pixhawk flight controller.