Drone Basics
What is a drone?
A flying machine that can be controlled by a person or a computer.
What part stores energy for the drone?
The battery
What happens when propellers spin faster?
The drone goes up?
What should you build first: the frame or the propellers?
The frame
Should you fly a drone near people's faces?
No
How many propellers do most drones have?
Four
What part makes the propellers spin?
The motors.
What happens if one side spins faster than the other?
The drone turns.
Why do you tighten screws carefully?
So parts don't fall off or break.
What should you do if someone walks under your drone?
Land or move away
What do propellers do?
They spin to lift the drones into the air.
What is the "brain" of the drone called?
The flight controller.
What force pushes the drone up into the air?
Lift
What happens if propellers are put on backward?
The drone won't fly correctly.
Why shouldn't you fly indoors without permission?
You could break things or hurt someone
What do you use to tell a drone where to go?
A controller (or remote).
What part protects the inside of the drone?
The frame.
What happens if the battery dies?
The drone lands or falls.
Why do builders test drones before flying high?
To make sure everything works
So they don't crash into things.
What keeps a drone from crashing right away?
Sensors and a flight controller.
What part helps the drone know which way is up?
Sensors (like a gyroscope)
Why do drones need balance?
So they don't flip or crash
What is one thing you should double-check before flyng?
Battery, propellers or connections
What is the safest place to fly a drone?
An open area away from people.