Authors : Ketan S. Pawar; Rohan K. Sutar; Aniket S. Kalkumbe; Ishwar M. Telange

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1337

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Abstract : "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."

Keywords : ESP32, ESP32-CAM, Flight Controller, PID Algoritham, Surveillance Drone, Quadcopter, IOT.

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