The Droner’s Manual, Second Edition (Softcover)

Build, fly, and master your drone—safely and effectively. Written by experienced UAV operator Kevin Jenkins, The Droner’s Manual is the ultimate reference for drone enthusiasts, educators, and professionals, offering detailed guidance for multicopter, fixed-wing, and hybrid aircraft systems.

What You’ll Learn:

• 🔧 Drone Construction & Setup: Step-by-step assembly and configuration for a variety of aircraft types and payloads.
• 🛫 Flight Testing & Safety: Includes checklists, flight modes, failsafe features, and safe operation best practices.
• 📷 Smart Tech & Payloads: Set up FPV systems, imaging tools, and learn the essentials of drone photography and video.
• 📡 FAA Rules & TRUST: Covers regulations, TRUST test guidelines, and remote ID requirements for recreational and commercial flyers.
• 🧠 Advanced Concepts: Dive into PID tuning, GPS troubleshooting, mission planning, and custom programming logic.
• 📘 Visual Learning: Over 70 illustrations make building and learning intuitive and easy to follow.

The Droner’s Manual, Second Edition is the essential hands-on reference for hobbyists, students, and professionals working with drones—offering expert advice, current FAA regulations, and practical guidance for the rapidly evolving world of uncrewed aircraft systems.