ESP32 Mini Drone

"This paper presents the design and development of an affordable, lightweight mini quadcopter using the ESP32 microcontroller. The primary objective is to create a cost-effective flight control system that integrates real-time surveillance capabilities. The system utilizes an ESP32-WROOM-32 for flight dynamics management and an ESP32-CAM module for live video streaming via an HTTP web server. A customized PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) algorithm is implemented to ensure flight stability and precise maneuverability. Experimental results demonstrate that the drone maintains stable hover and provides a low-latency video feed, making it suitable for indoor monitoring and educational purposes. The final prototype weighs less than 250g, adhering to micro-UAV regulations."