Apply the physics
Missions
Six missions, each with a briefing, a prediction to make from the physics, a flight (or an investigation, or a design), feedback verified by re-flying your inputs on the server, and a debrief.
Mission 1 · flight
The Perfect Hover
Balance thrust against weight — by hand.
Not attempted yet
Mission 2 · flight
The Crosswind Challenge
Lean into the wind to stand still.
Not attempted yet
Mission 3 · flight
Payload Problems
More weight, a shifted centre of gravity, and a swinging load.
Not attempted yet
Mission 4 · flight
The Power Problem
Speed costs power — and so does going slowly.
Not attempted yet
Mission 5 · investigation
The Motor Failure Investigation
Read the telemetry. Find the fault. Call it.
Not attempted yet
Mission 6 · engineering
Design for Flight
Pick the frame, motors, propellers and battery. Then prove it flies.
Not attempted yet