Are There Any Books on Selecting Components for Building a Multi-Rotor Drone?

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This discussion centers on the challenges of selecting compatible components for building a multi-rotor drone. The user, agvarelex, seeks recommendations for books that cover the principles of component selection, emphasizing a background in physics and math. Participants highlight the rapid evolution of drone technology, suggesting that personal experience and community forums may provide more current insights than traditional literature. A specific forum, RC Groups, is recommended for further exploration and discussion.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of multi-rotor drone components (motors, ESCs, flight controllers)
  • Basic knowledge of aerodynamics and physics principles
  • Familiarity with drone regulations, particularly in the USA
  • Experience with online forums and community discussions
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Selecting Components for Multi-Rotor Drones" to find relevant literature
  • Join the RC Groups forum for discussions on scratch-building drones
  • Explore "Drone Flight Controller Comparisons" to understand compatibility
  • Study "Drone Regulations in the USA" to ensure compliance while flying
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, drone builders, and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of component selection and compatibility in multi-rotor drone construction.

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I am looking for any information on how to build my first drone.

I spent 7 days gathering information, selected components I though would work together, but after that I was criticised by people who said that those components would not match.

Here is my post from reddit for example.


I described there what parts I was going to use and why I picked them.

It seems my logic behind selecting components is incomplete or simply wrong. If you know any books which may cover that topic of selecting components so they match, it will be great.

I studied physics and math, so I think I would be able to handle books with a lot of math and physics.
Thank you
 
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Welcome, agvarelex! :cool:
Things change some fast that books quickly become outdated.
Some persons have experience with what has worked for them and what has not; therefore, they tend to have a strong opinion.
That does not mean that your ideas are necessarily incorrect.

I would recommend you exposing your ideas at this forum, where persons with similar interests enjoy discussing the topic og scratch-building multi-rotor drones:
https://www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-electric-multirotor-drones-790/

There, you can also learn about the last regulations, if flying in USA.
 
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