SkyByte: An Upcoming Mini DIY Drone Powered by ESP32 MCU with Smartphone Control
May 25, 2024 — by Giorgio Mendoza 252 viewsThe SkyByte is an upcoming Mini DIY Wi-Fi Drone powered by the ESP32 microcontroller, set to debut on Kickstarter soon. This compact, open-source drone is engineered to attract both tech enthusiasts and beginners, featuring control via a smartphone app.
At the core of the SkyByte is the ESP32-S2 microcontroller, a powerful chip that brings Wi-Fi connectivity (2.4 GHz band) and a single-core Xtensa 32-bit LX7 CPU. This system on a chip also includes multiple peripherals, built-in security hardware, and a USB OTG interface.
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