Build Your First Fixed-Wing UAV.

Fixed-wing unmanned aircraft are widely used for reconnaissance, area monitoring, mapping, and long-range autonomous missions.
In this course, you will learn how to work with these systems step by step — from understanding the fundamentals of flight to executing real-world missions using an autopilot.

You will discover why an aircraft stays in the air, how its key systems operate, and which components are required to build a UAV.
You will explore radio transmitters and receivers, onboard electronics, power systems, and the process of preparing an aircraft for its first flight.
To gain experience safely, you will master the PicaSim flight simulator and learn how to connect a radio controller to your computer for realistic flight training in a virtual environment.

Autopilot, Mission Planning & Real Flights.

A dedicated section of the course focuses on the modern ArduPilot ecosystem and Mission Planner software.
You will learn how to install and configure the software, create autonomous flight routes, and operate an aircraft in both manual and automatic modes.
Throughout the course, you will explore Return-to-Launch (RTL) functionality, emergency procedures, sensor calibration, and the configuration of essential flight parameters.
Every topic is supported by practical examples and demonstrations using real equipment.

By the end of the course, you will be able to independently prepare a fixed-wing UAV for flight, configure an autopilot system, create autonomous missions, and confidently work with the professional tools used in modern unmanned aviation.