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Tiny-Drone

An open-source micro drone based on ESP32-S3, controllable via smartphone app, browser, or remote controller with Wi-Fi video transmission and RID broadcasting.

  • Drone
  • Open source
  • Work in progress

Suggested by Robotheca, created by @jonny-lekaiwu (opens in a new tab), from github.com/jonny-lekaiwu/Tiny-Drone (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 56d88a3 (opens in a new tab).

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Hardware license
GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
Software license
GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
Commercial use
Allowed

Some folders have their own license: components/espressif__esp_jpeg/ (Apache-2.0), components/espressif__esp32-camera/ (Apache-2.0).

This repository contains executable files that Robotheca doesn't check. Only run them if you trust the creator.

Which files (2 scripts, 1 program or installer, 8 firmware images)

Photo

Tiny-Drone, photo from its repository
Photo:@jonny-lekaiwu (opens in a new tab)GPL-3.0-onlysource file (opens in a new tab)

What it can do

Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

  • Autonomous flight with altitude hold
  • Manual flight via Android app
  • Manual flight via mobile browser
  • Manual flight via remote controller
  • Wi-Fi video transmission to phone
  • Remote ID broadcasting for outdoor flights
  • Supports barometer for altitude hold
  • Supports laser ranging for precise height

Bill of materials

This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.

Build guide

The creator's steps, each with its instructions.

  1. 1Prepare components
  2. 2Order PCB
  3. 3Solder components
  4. 4Assemble hardware
  5. 5Adjust motor positions and propeller depth
  6. 6Compile and flash firmware
  7. 7Perform one-click flashing
  8. 8Troubleshoot issues

The guide appears here as you scroll.

Guide by @jonny-lekaiwu (README_EN.md), under GPL-3.0-only.

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Wiring and electronics

Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

Main parts

  • ESP32-S3 microcontroller
  • ZY-MPU6050 IMU module
  • OV2640 camera module
  • 4 brushed DC motors with drivers
  • Lithium battery with boost converter and LDO regulator
  • SPL06-001 barometer sensor
  • VL53L1X laser ranging sensor
  • Status and power LEDs
  • Wi-Fi radio for control and video

Connections

  • ESP32-S3 I2C bus connects to ZY-MPU6050 and SPL06-001
  • ESP32-S3 I2S bus connects to OV2640 camera
  • ESP32-S3 PWM outputs drive motor drivers
  • ESP32-S3 ADC measures battery voltage via voltage divider
  • Motor drivers connect to 4 brushed DC motors
  • Boost converter output powers ESP32-S3 and sensors
  • LDO regulator powers IMU and other low-voltage sensors