Make an Open Source Drone: More Fun

​Latest updatesIn mid-2023, I updated 'Make an Open Source Drone' course to offer detailed instructions on constructing a custom quadcopter with the MATEK F405TE flight controller, in addition to the Crius and the Pixhwak 4. See detailed content for Make an Open Source Drone below.In early 2025, I updated 'Make an Open Source Drone More Fun' course with new lectures to teach you how to use the radio telemetry module with the Matek F405TE flight controller, how to setup geofencing inclusion and exclusion zones, how to set up flight modes with the Matek F405TE, how to use the Mission Planner flight simulator and testing geofencing in the simulator, and how to setup the battery monitoringcapability in the Matek F405TE.Course descriptionIn my first drone course “Make an Open Source Drone”, you learned how to build a quadcopter based on open source software and hardware.You now have a modern programmable aircraft and a good understanding of the principles of drone flight and of the skills needed to enjoy being a drone pilot.In this course, you’ll take your knowledge and skill to the next level. You’ll go past the basics and explore some of the most exciting features and capabilities of your drone.Your drone, from simply reacting to your radio instructions, will look as if it has a mind of its own, and fly itself.I promise, the first time you experience your drone flawlessly execute a mission, you will feel proud and thrilled.By the end of this course, you’ll learn:how to improve the features of your FlySky radio controller so that you can take full advantage of the hardware,how to use the radio telemetry module with the Matek F405TE flight controller,how to setup ge