Drones – or more precisely multicopters – have opened a whole new way of model making. Highly developed control electronics, powerful electric motors and high-performance batteries make things possible that were still science fiction until recently. At the same time, completely new applications have emerged: Photo and film flights, automated flights and action-packed FPV races make these models interesting for technology enthusiasts. Roland Büchi – a drone expert from the very beginning – provides all the information you need in this book if you want to get involved with multicopters. He offers beginners the information they need for a successful start and advanced pilots the basics for special missions. In short: Anyone who wants to fly drones successfully need this book! From the content: • Development history of quadrocopters and drones • Control functions and technical background • Sensors and GPS • GPS system • Automated flight, flying from waypoints • Photo and film flight, telemetry and FPV • First Person View, FPV • FPV Race • Remote control and intelligent operation • Applications and legal issues • Some flight mechanics and control technology • Design of the propulsion system • Design and construction of multicopters • First flight and flight school