[Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series looking at the student-led Engineering Excellence Fund.] Most small drones operate with four propellers, spinning in harmony like four tiny ...

When mentioning drones, most people automatically think of fixed-wing designs like the military Reaper UAV or of small quadcopters. However, thanks in large part to modern electronics, motors, and … ...

If you want to go all-in on 3D printed quadcopter parts, you can pair this frame with some printed propellers. Perhaps even a printed camera gimbal while you’re at it.

Integration with an app for smartphone and tablets allows pilots to set up autonomous flight plans for the quadcopter to follow. The Yeair! project is on Kickstarter seeking almost $77,000 and has ...