How to Control a Drone (Mode 2 Basics)

You’ll master the four main movements that make drones fly: throttle (up and down), yaw (spinning left or right), pitch (forward and backward), and roll (side to side).

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Now that you've learned the basics of controlling a drone using Mode 2, it’s time to put your knowledge into action. In this final project, you'll create a drone flight mission plan, explain how to use the Mode 2 control sticks, and simulate what you'd do in different flight situations.

📌 Assignment Instructions:

1. 🗺️ Create Your Mission Plan
Design a short drone mission for one of the following purposes:
- Aerial photography over a park
- Delivery of a small package
- Search and rescue training
- Filming a sports event
- Include the following in your plan:
- Objective of the mission
- Takeoff location and landing zone
- Route overview (with estimated altitude and distance)
- Time of day and weather (real or imagined)

2. 🕹️ Control Guide: Mode 2 in Action (200–300 words)
Explain how you’ll use the Mode 2 remote control to complete your mission:
- What does the left stick do, and when do you use it?
- What does the right stick do, and how do you coordinate both?
- How do you handle takeoff, turning, hovering, and landing?
- Use flight terms like: pitch, roll, throttle, yaw, and altitude where appropriate.

3. ⚠️ Emergency Scenario Response (150–200 words)
Pick one challenge and describe how you would react using Mode 2 controls:
- Sudden gust of wind
- Low battery warning mid-flight
- Obstacle detected during flight
- Lost visual line of sight

Explain the steps you would take to keep the drone safe and land it successfully.