Don Joyce

Don Joyce

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How Drones Work...An Examination of Drone and RC Aircraft Systems

Video Overview & Insights

In this video, I discuss all the key elements that make a drone work, from the Ground Control System, through the Flight Controller and IMU, to the ESCs and Motors. I also discuss unique elements of RC aircraft such as servos. I round it off with a discussion of inspection and maintenance recommendations.

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This video addresses all elements of the "RPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion and systems" Knowledge Area of the Canadian RPAS Basic and Advanced Pilot Exams.

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Thanks Dan great video it's my first time learning to fly a drone this video is so cool

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I'm doing Master of Science in Antenna for UAVs applications. Your video is very helpful and rich of information that really been represented in very easy, smooth, and great flow way.
Thanks for your work to this community.

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More User Perspectives

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This isn't how drones work

@boysdontcry_tattoo1792

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Very good technical info.

@ripsawful

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Good job 👍

@muhammadauwalsaadDA42

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can i make drone automatically lnd on a uniform velocity moving plaform by using esp 32 or something like that

@induger5975

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One of the best and simplest videos on drones. Thank you!

@seya_eury

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I love the calm and clean style. I can watch this after a long day and still learn something!

@OmikronPsy

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Hi Don,
I am searching for some easy-to-understand video to conduct a simple Introduction to Drones (complimentary) course for senior citizens. Yours is appropriate with animation and esay illustration. May I seek your permission to use some of your content on this video?

@lowyewhuat

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Gracias, Don!

@dancinglatino3967

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Very Helpful Sir

@AhsanUllah-nn1hf

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thank to you very much for your great information, and i would like to learn more about drone engineering, actually i want to to study this. so can you help me to start point to take this way?

@wadahtareg

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Thank you for making this video. I'm a community college engineering student interested in drones... This year I'm transferring to university for an Aerospace Engineering program. This video was very insightful, definitely useful for my future projects!

@AnthonyRivera-jb2kb

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Thank you sir for sharing such a beautiful episode. Beautiful episode..

@infinitesuranjan8000

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Thank you Don Joyce for your clear and detailed explanation. Am a final year Aerospace student in Kenya and knowledge from this video is very important in my drone design and fabrication projects.

Thank you!

@alex_katuso_kilwaya

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Thank you sir. I was looking for a detailed video on how drones work as I am right now training to be a drone pilot for agricultural research and development. The way you explained everything is impressive. You will see me around and just got a new subscriber. Have a blessed day sir.

@AdilAli-ey4qv

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Thanks

@mohamedhalim542

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Interesting. I always thought altitude measurement was derived from gps, not barometer. Live and learn.

@jacksonmacd

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Very good explanations spiced with bits of humor.

@chubiezeilo8858

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Making a drone sim and need this knowledge, thanks!

@dumgum8244

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Love it Sir.. Thanks alot for the knowledges

@toolsunboxing3687

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What excellent instructional videos you produce! Thank you! You have such a calm, clear and pleasant way of communication (side note on one tiny inconsequential thing I noticed that I have heard in a couple of your videos on drone communication... "Fresnel" is pronounced without the s, so "Fruh nel" is the typical pronunciation) ... thank you so much for your videos!

@jmochyt

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Awesome video, learned most of this at my first RPIC/ Ground Control Station Operation job. but was amazing to refresh before walking into my interview tomorrow. well done sir thanks for the refresher!

@MostGoatedFN

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Thank you very much for such clear informative lessons.

@alankempton1067

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Currently preparing for the advanced license. Wanted to say thanks for putting this information together and helping us 'non-technical' folk understand the thingamajigs and doodads.

@corvineskytography

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Thank you. Could you please elaborate on tiltrotor drones and how they transition from vertical to horizontal flight.

@shabeel7467

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Those drones are amazing. Especially when you consider what you are getting for your money. A decent point and shoot camera costs close to or sometimes more than a decent drone. Add a gimbal and you might as well just hand hold your drone to make videos. The technology has come a long way.

@the1andonly

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Hey Don! On my advanced drone exam there was a question regarding the satellite constellations that I can't find the answer to. Would the correct systems used here in Canada be GPS, GNSS and Galileo?

@avalonaudiovisual

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Thank you so much I think your videos I my best subscription so far!

@jeangiachino4497

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Really informative. Thanks

@MubarakALFarsi

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Excellent!!

@meicastillo520

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Thank you Don, your topic coverage is like a tablecloth; colorful and everything from the ground up!
Fantastic references on all topics, look forward to your tutorials!

@markgilbert4077

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Amazing video and explanation, as always! Thanks Don :)

@Paitriot21

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Excellent video Don, your explanation of how the different components come together was easy to understand and I personally gained a lot from it.
I fly a mavic 2 pro down here in New Zealand.

@careysullivan

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Hi Don. What is the sufficient number satellite that the drone needs to take off. Great stuff you have. Thanks.

@masianjeangaboury

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Thanks for the video. Your videos are very useful. I almost ready to take my Exam. 👍

@liamgermain9970

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Well done Don. Great information on how drones work with related safety tips and inspection and maintenance information. Thanks for sharing my friend.

@davestredulinsky

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Very informative, thank you! Very nice shots btw, I wish I lived in an area like that! I'll have to get some shots when it is safe after COVID.

@fraserlangley-waldron3198

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Thanks Don you are very helpful in all your videos making everything you explain pretty easy to understand .

@Drones4U2FLY

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Great information Don, stay safe brother.

@DroningVeteran

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What a FANTASTIC Video! Very easy to follow and love the diagram ;-) Thank you for these videos and your time, alway learning something new every time I watch one of your Videos

@GeraldMcFall

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Very informative great explanation of individual components and there actions, you can make a career from this, good job 👍

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