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A curated GitHub list collects free software and hardware for building remote-controlled copters and planes.
About Awesome Flying FPV
Awesome Flying FPV is a curated GitHub list of free software and open hardware for building remote-controlled multicopters, airplanes, flying wings, and VTOL aircraft. The list is organized into sections such as airframes, flight control, motor control, batteries, video transmission, telemetry, mission control, simulators, and legal information. The maintainer says the list highlights established projects with active communities, along with some older projects that have many modifications.
The page gives guidance for beginners. It notes that building a UAV from scratch is challenging for a novice, especially with limited time, and suggests trying existing solutions or kits first. It also states that the list does not cover spare parts or modifications for commercial vehicles. The page makes clear that users are responsible for flying safely, avoiding harm to people and animals, and following the local regulations of their country.
Key features
- Curated list of open source multicopter frame designs with build descriptions and years
- Sections covering flight control, motor control, batteries, and power management
- Sections on video transmission, cameras, gimbals, GPS, and telemetry logs
- Coverage of multicopters, fixed-wing planes, flying wings, and VTOL aircraft
- Frame entries for racing, freestyle, heavy-lift, and research uses
- Sections on simulators, checklists, ID systems, and legal information
Best for: Hobbyists and students who want an overview of free and open source software and hardware for building remote-controlled multicopters and planes.
Good for
- Lists established open source projects with active communities, according to the maintainer
- Organized by subsystem, so users can find parts for a specific component
- Includes a note advising beginners to start with existing kits or solutions
Watch out for
- Does not list spare parts or modifications for commercial vehicles
- The page states that building a UAV from scratch is challenging for beginners
- Users must check local flying regulations themselves; the list does not describe them for any region
Awesome Flying FPV at a glance
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Awesome Flying FPV FAQ
Does the list cover spare parts for commercial drones?
No. The page says spare parts and mods for commercial vehicles are not listed.
Is building a drone from scratch suitable for beginners?
The page says building from scratch is challenging for beginners, especially with limited time. It suggests trying existing solutions or kits first.
Who is responsible for safe flying and following local rules?
The page states that the creator and pilot are responsible for their drone, for avoiding harm to people and animals, and for following the local regulations of their country.
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