This is a companion topic for our recent blog post on blog.unmanned.tech
OpenDrone has decided that flight controllers aren’t just for soldering anymore. With their published electronics designs, curious pilots can now peer into the inner workings of circuit boards without setting fire to their workbenches. Yes, the soldering iron can take a well-earned rest while you ponder why that pesky pull-up resistor is 10k.
What’s more, OpenDrone invites you to contribute—so if you’ve ever thought about how a flight controller is built, now’s your chance to ask. Their OpenFC-Lite and OpenESC-30x30 come with schematics and PCB files for those who like to get their hands dirty with actual diagrams rather than just a glossy finish. But do note, you won’t find a complete drone kit here; just parts, and a rather optimistic preorder system that promises delivery by March 2027—if all goes to plan, of course.
If you’re feeling nostalgic, take a gander at Oscar Liang’s musings on forgotten FPV trends. You’ll appreciate the attempts to innovate—from modular ESCs to quirky motor tilts—proving that not all old ideas deserve to be stuffed in a museum, although some might be better off there.
And for those who fancy a bit of competition, RaceGOW6 is open for registration. Head over to their site for details and perhaps even a bit of glory. As always, leave your thoughts on which old FPV idea you’d drag back from the past below. You know we love a good debate.
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