Build Your First Autonomous Fixed-Wing UAV
Build Your First Autonomous Fixed-Wing UAV
Published 8/2025
Duration: 2h | .MP4 1920x1080 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 4.57 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 8/2025
Duration: 2h | .MP4 1920x1080 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 4.57 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Build, set up, and fly your own autonomous fixed-wing UAV — no prior experience needed!
What you'll learn
- Learn how to assemble a fixed-wing UAV using affordable components and tools suitable for beginners and enthusiasts.
- Install and configure ArduPilot firmware on the Pixhawk flight controller for autonomous flight capabilities.
- Calibrate essential UAV components such as radio, ESC, servos, and sensors to ensure safe and stable flight.
- Prepare your UAV for its first flight by setting up power systems, flight modes, and mission planning basics.
Requirements
- No prior experience is needed. You just need a basic interest in drones, a computer with internet access, and the UAV kit used in the course. Everything else will be explained step by step.
Description
Are you interested in learning how to build and fly your own fixed-wing UAV? This beginner-friendly course will walk you through the full process—from assembling the aircraft to setting it up for autonomous missions using ArduPilot and Mission Planner.
You will start by putting together a foam fixed-wing plane, installing important components like the Pixhawk flight controller, GPS, telemetry, power system, and servos. Each step is explained in detail, so no prior experience is needed. You will also learn how to wire and position your components inside the fuselage to keep your build neat and efficient.
After the build, you’ll dive into the software side. We will use Mission Planner to calibrate sensors, configure radio controls, assign flight modes, and set up safety features. You’ll also learn how to use power monitoring tools to keep your system safe during flights.
A full section is dedicated to installing and using an FPV (First Person View) system, allowing you to see what your UAV sees during flight. You’ll also prepare for autonomous missions, learning how to use flight planning tools to program automatic routes.
By the end of the course, you will be ready to take your first flight—both manually and on autopilot.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed to teach beginners how to build, assemble, and set up a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) using affordable components. You'll learn how to install and configure the ArduPilot flight controller, connect telemetry, calibrate sensors, and prepare your drone for its first flight. Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or beginner in UAVs, this course will guide you step by step—from unboxing to takeoff.
More Info