Why Make Drones

Maker Faire Bay Area 2017

May 19th-21st

Presentation Drones

David McGriffy, author of "Make: Drones", explains why drones are a great platform for makers to learn about robotics. Cheap components and open source software mean that anyone can now fulfill the age old dream of building a flying machine!

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David McGriffy

David McGriffy has been a programmer since the earliest days of the personal computer. He has piloted both radio-controlled and human-carrying aircraft. He worked on early GPS receivers and traveled the world to analyze on oil rig control systems. David is the founder of VVAudio, which provides software for surround sound and virtual reality. He has a B.S. in Math and plays tuba in a klezmer band.

Categories: Drones, Arduino, Engineering, Flying & Aeronautics, Microcontrollers

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