Designing A Drone for Surveillance and Mapping

• Author(s): Chinmai ; Thanmai ; Ravi Teja ; Dr. S. P. V Subba Rao
• Paper ID: 1708885
• Page: 1419-1428
• Published Date: 26-06-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025

Abstract

This project showcases the creation and setup of a budget-friendly, Arduino-powered drone system for watching and mapping. The drone has two main parts: a joystick-run sender unit and a quadcopter receiver, which talk to each other using NRF24L01 wireless devices. The system uses an MPU6050 IMU sensor to keep the flight steady and has coreless motors driven by PWM signals to move. A First Person View (FPV) camera setup gives real-time feedback, making it easier for users to fly. The sender, built with an Arduino Nano, LCD, and joystick parts, sends direction orders. The drone, run by an Arduino Pro Mini, handles these orders along with IMU data using PID control math to fly. The system's design focuses on being cheap, easy to expand, and good for learning, making it perfect for students and hobbyists who want to get hands-on experience with embedded systems, robotics, and wireless talking. This project shows that you can build working drones with open-source parts and sets the stage for more improvements, like self-flying, adding GPS, or mapping environmental data.

Keywords

UAV, Arduino drone, wireless control, PID stabilization, FPV mapping, NRF24L01, coreless motor, IMU integration.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Chinmai , Thanmai , Ravi Teja , Dr. S. P. V Subba Rao "Designing A Drone for Surveillance and Mapping" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 1419-1428

IEEE:
Chinmai , Thanmai , Ravi Teja , Dr. S. P. V Subba Rao "Designing A Drone for Surveillance and Mapping" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)