Aerobridge Flyer 1 (F1) Drone

A drone for mapping India's areas classified as Green Zones by the DGCA

You can buy pre-assembled from us or you can build your own using the parts below. The parts will cost you an estimated price of around ₹ 35,000

Build your own with the following Bill of Materials

We recommend the following parts for the drone and you can buy from various leading retailers, the price per unit is a estimate and can change on depending on availability and many other things.

	Component	Approx. price per unit	Quantity	Total
1	BLDC Motor Ready to Sky 2212 920KV	₹ 630	4	₹ 2520
2	Frame F450 Quad, Integrated Power Distribution Board (PDB)	₹ 800	1	₹ 800
3	Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) 4-in-one	₹ 550	4	₹ 2200
4	Propellers Orange 1045	₹ 120	2	₹ 240
5	Battery Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	₹ 3499	1	₹ 3499
6	Flight Controller Pixhawk	₹ 9000	1	₹ 9000
7	Companion Computer Pi Zero 2	₹ 1600	1	₹ 1600
8	Camera Arducam 2.1	₹ 1999	1	₹ 1999
9	GPS Ublox M8N	₹ 1999	1	₹ 1999
10	Lithium Polymer Battery Charger	₹ 980	1	₹ 980
11	Telemetry Link	₹ 2700	1	₹ 2700
12	Remote Controller	₹ 5000	1	₹ 5000
13	Landing Gear	₹ 230	1	₹ 230
	Total			₹ 32,767

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Legal Notices

If you are self-assembling the drone, please read and understand before you progress:

The purpose of F1 is solely to promote Drone manufacturing and research / hobby drone flying in India and this build is not intended for commercial use.
Aerobridge project or Openskies Aerial Technology Limited will not be responsible in any way for any damage or incidents with regard to assembly or operation of the drone. It would be the responsibility of the assembler to bear the cost and damage, have proper insurance and comply with the local regulations. It is every operator's responsibility to seek out and be aware of local, regional, and federal regulations.
We recommend checking the DGCA drone airspace map and the latest Drone Rules before any operation.
It would be the responsibility of the assembler to obtain Drone Acknowledgement Number and Owner Acknowledgement Number before any operation.

Assemble yourself

You can order the the parts above and once you have them, you can follow the video below to assemble your own hardware by following the video below. You will have to identify yourself by filling out the form below:

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Data processing

Once the mission is complete we recommend using the Opendronemap toolset to process and share your data. You can follow the tutorial below showing you can post-process your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I use this?

If you are a mapping and drone enthusiast and want to fly a drone in the green zones, the F1 is a great place to start. The drone build is recommend by experts the community and focuses on basic mapping operations.

Will I need training to fly this?

We recommend proper training and understanding of drones before you fly. Please refer to the DGCA's website for instructions on regulations regarding training and we recommend that you get trained by a authorised institute before you fly.

Where should I fly this in India?

The policy on drones is dynamic and for hobby flights, you can fly this drone in the green zones in India. It is important that you follow the local regulations before flight and familiarise your self with latest updates.

What about integration with NPNT / Digital Sky?

The policy for drones in India is dynamic and at the moment there is no permission is required for flying hobby drones in the green zones.