Below are general answers on typical components of semi-autonomous drones from the list of GAO Tek’s hybrid navigation drones. 

 

Electronic Components 

  • Microcontroller/Processor: The brain of the drone, responsible for processing sensor data, executing control algorithms, and managing communication between various components. 
  • IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit): Includes accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers for orientation, velocity, and acceleration measurement. 
  • GPS Module: Provides location data for navigation and geofencing. 
  • Barometer: Measures altitude by detecting atmospheric pressure. 
  • Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) Battery: High energy density battery providing power to all electronic components. 
  • Power Distribution Board: Manages the distribution of power from the battery to various components. 
  • Battery Management System (BMS): Monitors battery health, and charge level, and protects against overcharging or deep discharging. 
  • Radio Transmitter/Receiver: Enables remote control of the drone via a handheld controller. 
  • Telemetry Module: Sends real-time data, such as battery status and flight metrics, to the ground control station. 
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module: Facilitates communication with mobile devices or other drones. 

Software Components 

  • Flight Control Software (Firmware): Embedded software that handles real-time control of the drone’s flight, stabilization, and response to inputs from sensors and remote control. 
  • SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping): Allows the drone to map its environment and understand its location within it. 
  • Autonomous Navigation System: Enables the drone to plan and follow paths, avoiding obstacles autonomously. 
  • Geofencing: Software that restricts the drone’s operation within predefined boundaries. 
  • Ground Control Station (GCS): Software installed on a PC or tablet used for planning missions, monitoring drone status, and receiving telemetry data. 
  • Mobile App: Allows for easy control, live feed viewing, and flight parameter adjustment from a smartphone or tablet. 
  • Object Detection and Tracking: For recognizing and following objects or people. 
  • Environment Sensing: Adapts to changing environmental conditions for better navigation and stability. 
  • Return-to-Home (RTH): Automatically guides the drone back to its takeoff point in case of signal loss or low battery. 
  • Collision Avoidance: Uses sensors and software algorithms to prevent the drone from crashing into obstacles. 

Mechanical Components 

  • Material: Typically made of carbon fiber, aluminum, or other lightweight, durable materials. 
  • Design: Aerodynamic design to reduce drag and improve flight efficiency. 
  • Brushless DC Motors: Provide the necessary thrust to lift and maneuver the drone. 
  • Propellers: Attached to the motors, available in various sizes and shapes depending on the drone’s design and purpose. 
  • Fixed or Retractable: Supports the drone during takeoff and landing, and may include shock absorbers to handle rough terrain. 
  • Heat Sinks and Fans: Used to dissipate heat from electronic components like the microcontroller, ESCs, and communication modules. 
  • Payload Release System: If the drone is designed to carry and drop payloads, a mechanical system controls the release. 

This resource page is for hybrid navigation drones. 

 

Below are other resource pages containing useful information on hybrid navigation drones: 

FAQs on hybrid navigation drones on GAOTek.com 

How to Choose Hybrid Navigation Drones 

Operation, Maintenance & Calibration of hybrid navigation drones 

Customers in the U.S. and Canada of hybrid navigation drones 

Applications of hybrid navigation drones in research Industry 

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