Every drone we build is documented end-to-end. The whole catalogue is free to download, fork, and translate under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
A primer on motor, propeller, and battery combinations for 5-inch, 7-inch, and 10-inch quadcopter frames.
Open ↗ BuildThe complete parts list for the v1 airframe, with quantities, model numbers, and a target build cost breakdown.
Open ↗ SensorsStep-by-step build for a low-cost NDVI rig — components, assembly, lens swap, and data pipeline included.
Open ↗ CurriculumDay-by-day lesson plans, slides and assessments used by Lumipad trainers — adaptable to any partner organisation.
Open ↗ SafetyPlain-language summary of Philippine drone rules: registration, altitude limits, no-fly zones, agricultural exemptions.
Open ↗ BusinessPricing templates, sample invoices, contracts in Filipino, and a starter spreadsheet for tracking jobs.
Open ↗ PartsThrust curves, real-world flight logs, and the performance data behind every motor/prop/battery combination.
Open ↗ PartsTested combinations for 5-inch, 7-inch, and 10-inch frames — what works, what doesn't, and why.
Open ↗ PartsInteractive calculator for estimating thrust, current draw, flight time, and thrust-to-weight ratio.
Open ↗ BuildStep-by-step guide to configuring the flight controller — wiring, firmware flash, PID defaults, and failsafes.
Open ↗ BuildHow to flash, update, and manage firmware on the flight controller and ESCs.
Open ↗ BuildPractical PID tuning for survey drones — from defaults to field-tuned profiles for stable footage.
Open ↗ BuildGround control software, mission planning apps, and the tools you need on your laptop and phone.
Open ↗ CurriculumSimulator setup and structured practice exercises for building stick skills before first flight.
Open ↗ CurriculumHow to plan a crop-survey mission: AOI definition, altitude selection, grid overlap, and weather checks.
Open ↗ CurriculumThe complete field checklist — from pre-flight inspection to post-flight data handling.
Open ↗ SafetyWhat to do when things go wrong: flyaways, signal loss, motor failure, and crash response protocols.
Open ↗ SafetyHow to document and report drone incidents — templates, CAAP requirements, and the Lumipad incident log.
Open ↗ SafetyCAAP registration, pilot certification, insurance, and all the paperwork a legal drone operator needs.
Open ↗ BuildPre-flight, post-flight, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to keep your drone airworthy.
Open ↗ BuildCommon failures and how to fix them — motor replacement, ESC swap, frame repair, and rewiring.
Open ↗ PartsThe recommended spare parts kit every Lumipad pilot should carry in the field.
Open ↗ BusinessHow to grow your microenterprise by recruiting, training, and managing a second pilot.
Open ↗ CurriculumDefinitions of every technical term used across the Lumipad library — from AGL to yaw rate.
Open ↗Free under Creative Commons · English · Tagalog · Cebuano