Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Drones

Introduction to Building a Drone

Lesson Summary

In this module you will first be introduced to the common acronyms used in relation to drones. You will learn about the common components that make up drones. You will learn about roll, pitch, yaw and throttle. You will also learn about the common parts of a drone.

Building the Rush 4

Connecting Up Flight Controller

Building the Rush 4 – Part 4 FPV gear, final assembly and a hover

In this module by using the Rush 4 drone kit as an example you will learn about the steps of building a drone. You will learn about the process of preparing the motors, electronic speed controllers and the power distribution board. You will learn about the steps of attaching the first-person view. You will also learn about how a drone is finally assembled.

Before Your First Flight 1

Before Your First Flight 2

In this module you will learn about steps that need to be taken before you first fly a drone. You will learn about tools that you can use to prepare your drone before its first flight.

Introduction to Drones Course Assessment

Learn important aspects of drone technology, including the basic structure of drones and how drones are built.

This free online course on drones will guide you through the various parts of a drone, and show you how drones are built and prepared for flight. Drones are becoming increasingly common for personal and professional use, this course explains common terms and acronyms relating to drone operation. By the end of this course you will have a basic understanding of drone technology and terminology, including terms like: roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle.

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