A graduate student from the department has completed the online course “People’s FPV.”
In Ukraine, an engineering online course called “People’s FPV” has been launched for assembling and configuring FPV drones. Alexander Datsenko, a graduate student from the department, participated in this initiative.
The course was initiated by the Victory Drones project team in collaboration with the Ukrainian drone manufacturer Vyriy Drone.
Over the course of two weeks, experts shared knowledge on assembling and configuring 7-inch impact FPV drones. After verification, these unmanned aerial vehicles will assist the military on the front lines. Participation was free, but participants had to independently purchase the necessary components.
What the online course included:
- Participation in live Zoom lectures with Q&A sessions.
- Access to educational materials and videos.
- Access to the list of components and mandatory tools/materials (which participants had to purchase on their own).
- Access to an engineering community where participants could seek advice, ask questions, and share successes.
Course participants received a working scheme, support, and mentorship.
After completing the course, participants were integrated into an online community of engineers, where they could exchange experiences and receive consultations.
Lecture topics included:
- Structure of FPV drones and basic components.
- Must-have tools and materials for assembly. Soldering techniques.
- Configuration of a 7-inch kamikaze drone kit and overview of popular components from different manufacturers.
- Workshop: Frame assembly, drone design, and motor soldering.
- Workshop: Pinout and soldering of electronic components.
- Final assembly, software, and configuration, motor testing.
- Common mistakes in assembly. 7-, 8-, and 10-inch bombers, drops, antennas and repeaters, 3D printing for FPV.
Training within the Victory Drones project is ongoing.
