Devlog – Day 1

Date: July 27, 2026
Time Worked: 4 hours

Today I began planning my custom quadcopter drone project by researching how the entire system works before selecting any parts. I learned how the flight controller, ESCs, motors, GPS, receiver, battery, and power distribution board work together, and compared different options for building a custom transmitter.

By the end of the session, I had established the project’s main goals, selected the overall system architecture, and identified the next components to research.

Next Steps

• Select the drone hardware.
• Research the custom transmitter electronics.
• Create a complete bill of materials.
• Begin designing the transmitter enclosure.

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Devlog – Day 2

Date: July 28, 2026
Time Worked: 4 hours

Today I finalized the major hardware for both the drone and the custom controller. I selected the flight stack, motors, propellers, battery, GPS module, and the controller electronics, including the ESP32-C3, HC-12 radio module, battery, charging circuit, and joysticks.

I also finalized the project’s electrical architecture, estimated the total project cost, and prepared to move into the CAD design phase.

Next Steps

• Design the carbon fiber drone frame.
• Design the custom controller enclosure.
• Create the wiring diagrams.

Note: I am posting these updates in my Robotics Arm project section because I accidentally recorded the project time there.