CHAPTER 3

METHDOLOGY

This Chapter will discuss the research framework and procedures of the

researchers in designing to Arduino Based Quadcopter for Aerial Photography.

Research Design/Method

In the field of engineering most of the studies are focused on the design and

development of modern technology in solving the needs and problem of businesses or

individuals. In conducting the study the proponents has applied engineering planning

and design type of approach to make this type of research. The following steps were

done: preliminary design stage, development stage and testing stage.

Stages in the design and development

Preliminary Planning Stage

In this stage this is where the researchers gathered information from different

web articles or books to have a wide knowledge in building quadcopters. Also, this is

where the proponents figured out the recent problem of a business or individual to

conduct a research on its significance. In this case the researches could understand

main problem and will formulate a solution to solve and help the individuals or

businesses in the field of photography. Also, the researchers conducted an interview on

Mr. Ruel Katigbak and served as a data for the basis of the study. Lastly, it is important

to researchers to know the equipments and devices provided the validation of the study.

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Design Stage

This stage covers in making the complete design of the project together with the

concepts which is based on the information conducted from the related literature and

related studies. The proponents will compute for the right size dc motors and propeller

for the drone to function. The proponents will also consider the physical size of the

device, the materials will be using, estimated cost, and the structural design and weight

in making the Arduino Based Quadcopter for Aerial Photography. In the project design,

the proponents will also include schematic diagram, block diagram and flowchart.

Development Stage

The development stage is where the proponent focuses on all the ideas that will

gather in the project. There are two parts in this stage which are the hardware and

software development. First, the proponents will use their own quadcopter frame and

then attach the parts on their respective places. After assembling the drone, the

proponents will now write the lines of code for the microcontroller.

Testing Stage

In this stage the proponents will conduct the testing and analysis of the prototype

with the application in preparing the research to gather accurate results on final output

of the research. As the final step, te proponents will gather new information to draw a

conclusion in the required objective.

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