TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Drone Maintenance, Control and Calibration Training Stand DRODRE1-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
The stand is designed for practical training in drone operation, assembly, calibration, maintenance, and visual data processing.
Functions of the stand:
- Assembly and calibration of multirotor drones (4–8 motors);
- Simulation of primary control elements of a fixed-wing drone;
- Flight control using a real transmitter and telemetry system;
- Diagnostics of propulsion system, GPS, autopilot, and video system;
- Configuration of video recording equipment;
- Processing of visual and thermal imagery;
- Practical training in maintenance and fault diagnostics (batteries, motors, wiring).
TECHNICAL CONFIGURATION
Training drones (models included):
- Multicopters (4–8 motors): quadcopter, hexacopter, octocopter;
- Fixed-wing drone: simulated airframe with aileron and rudder action imitation.
Main components:
| Component | Specification / Function |
| Flight Controller | PX4, Ardupilot or Cube |
| GPS + Compass | GNSS modules (M8N/M9N) |
| Telemetry Module | 915 MHz / 433 MHz |
| ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers) | 20–60A (depending on motor type) |
| Brushless Motors | 1000–1400KV |
| Propellers | 3/4-blade, various types |
| Batteries | LiPo 3S/4S with balance connector |
| Chargers | With safety sensors |
| Cameras | HD / 4K + gimbal stabilizer |
| Thermal Camera Module | Flir Lepton or equivalent |
| Video Transmission System | Analog + digital (HDMI/FPV) |
| Telemetry Software | Mission control (e.g., QGroundControl) |
| Diagnostic Tools | Multimeter, oscilloscope, ESC testers |
| Cables and Connectors | XT60/XT90, JST, servo wires |
SOFTWARE
- Flight planning and control: QGroundControl / Mission Planner
- Calibration: Betaflight / INAV
- Video processing: Adobe Premiere / DaVinci Resolve
- Photogrammetry: Pix4D / Agisoft Metashape
- GIS analysis: QGIS (used for agriculture and forestry applications)
- 3D modeling: Blender / Meshroom (for visualization and analysis)
TRAINING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Theory Classroom:
Computer-equipped classroom with projector and interactive board (included in setup)
Practical Laboratory:
- Ventilated space with durable flooring;
- Open area for indoor or outdoor flight training;
- Fixed workbenches with drone assembly mounts (included in setup).
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (included in setup)
- Geodetic device (RTK system or GPS reference module);
- Spectrometry module;
- Virtual flight simulator (FPV simulators: DRL, Liftoff);
- Aerial obstacle set (for maneuvering between vertical poles).
SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
- Battery safety boxes;
- Fire-resistant mat and extinguisher (for LiPo-related fires);
- Safety gear: goggles and headphones;
- Air quality and temperature sensors (for indoor use).
DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Assembly manual (organized by components);
- Calibration protocols and control checkpoints;
- Fault analysis logs;
- Periodic inspection checklist;
- Training material in Lithuanian.