Analog FPV Surveillance Ground Drone
ashovis
Project Timeline
Aug 2025 - Dec-2025
OVERVIEW
- Design a compact RC reconnaissance platform that provides live video with reliable wireless control into a small chassis with power constraints.
- Build a working prototype that enables operator control over BLE/WIFI protocols using a Steam Deck with live FPV video monitoring.
- Integrated a Raspberry Pi Pico 2W with BLE/WLAN connectivity to Steam Deck (Linux), implemented joystick input handling in Micro python to generate motor commands for ESC driven brushless motors, and assembled and analog FPV system displayed using OBS. Chassis was designed using SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated functionality with wireless driving with a live FPV video feed to the Steam Deck interface, proving subsystem integration while identifying key design improvements.
HighlightS
- Established communication between Pico 2W (python) to Steam Deck (Linux) using BLE/WIFI protocols for operator control input.
- Implemented Micro Python joystick parsing for command transmission to drive brushless motors through ESCs.
- Integrated analog FPV system using a 5.8Ghz VTX configured to USB receiver using OBS for live video feed.
- Designed enclosure using SolidWorks, 3D printed and soldered components for system integration.
- Implemented 11.1V LiPo power delivery system to 5V regulator to stabilize power to components individually.
SKILLS
Raspberry PiMicro PythonBLE CommunicationWLAN/WIFI NetworkingMechatronicsFPV Video SystemPower Regulation DesignSolderingSolidWorksElectrical Analysis
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
ashovis
Embedded Systems & FPGA Engineer
Computer Engineering graduate (Cum Laude) with expertise in embedded systems, FPGA design, and VR development. Proficient in C++, Python, and hardware design tools including Vivado and KiCAD. Experienced in microcontroller programming, digital signal processing, and real-time system integration. Recently led VR laboratory development for educational applications with hands-on experience in circuit design, PCB layout, and wireless communication systems.
Computer Engineering graduate (Cum Laude) with expertise in embedded systems, FPGA design, and VR development. Proficient in C++, Python, and hardware design tools including Vivado and KiCAD. Experienced in microcontroller programming, digital signal processing, and real-time system integration. Recently led VR laboratory development for educational applications with hands-on experience in circuit design, PCB layout, and wireless communication systems.
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