{"product_id":"litewing-esp32-based-programmable-drone-development-board-with-battery-for-makers-developers-and-stem-educators-ready-to-fly","title":"LiteWing - ESP32 based Programmable Drone Development Board with Battery for Makers, Developers and STEM Educators (Ready to Fly)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eDrones shouldn’t be complicated or expensive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat’s the core philosophy behind\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eLiteWing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a ready-to-fly, open-source drone built for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"689\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a fully assembled drone that comes with a battery and is ready to fly right out of the box. You can control it using a mobile app or dive deeper by writing your own\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"922\"\u003ePython scripts\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its compatibility with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eCrazyflie firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"997\"\u003ecflib\u003c\/strong\u003e. And because it’s powered by the versatile\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eESP32-S3\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can even build your own flight controller using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eArduino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eESP-IDF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/esmYcBHqBK8?si=mcQ-N9eB9HjcqE4p\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read our LiteWing Wiki Page for more information:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing\" title=\"litewing esp32 programmable drone wiki page\"\u003ehttps:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.elecrow.com\/media\/tmp\/desc\/2\/_\/2.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:Why-LiteWing-\"\u003eWhy Choose LiteWing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalistic by Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eLiteWing uses a PCB as its frame, resulting in a clean, lightweight, and easy-to-understand design — ideal for both learning and hacking. No bulky parts. No unnecessary complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable and Repairable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crashed during testing? No worries. Every component — motors, props, battery — is easily replaceable at minimal cost. LiteWing is designed to get you back in the air quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFly Instantly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No soldering. No complex setup. Just unpack, power on, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/articles\/start-flying-with-litewing\"\u003econtrol it via the mobile app\u003c\/a\u003e. Perfect for first-timers, hobbyists, and classroom settings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable and Hackable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want to add new sensors? Tweak the flight behavior? LiteWing’s open-source hardware gives you access to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing#expansion-pins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emultiple GPIO pinouts\u003c\/a\u003e, and the firmware can be modified to add features like height hold, position hold, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram with Python:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Python and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/microcontroller-projects\/how-to-program-litewing-drone-using-python-with-crazyflie-cflib-python-sdk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrazyflie Python API\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto write your own flight routines. Great for developers and educators teaching drone programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArduino \u0026amp; ESP-IDF Support: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor embedded developers, the ESP32-S3 core means you can write custom firmware using Arduino or ESP-IDF. Full hardware documentation is available on the wiki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruly Open Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e LiteWing is built on open-source principles — from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing#development-and-programming\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efirmware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(based on Crazyflie) to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing#circuit-diagram-explanation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecircuit diagrams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Gerber files. You can study it, modify it, or build your own version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Students \u0026amp; Workshops:\u003c\/strong\u003e LiteWing is perfect for classrooms, labs, and workshops. It provides a hands-on introduction to drones, embedded systems, and control programming — with real hardware and real learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by a Growing Community:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born out of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/microcontroller-projects\/DIY-wifi-controlled-drone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCircuitDigest’s own DIY drone experiments\u003c\/a\u003e, LiteWing is supported by a passionate community. Expect regular updates, new firmware features, and tutorials — from gesture control to vision-based navigation on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/circuitdigest.com\/litewing#crazyflie-sdk-developments-and-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewiki page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/6424\/6919\/files\/download.png?v=1744796113\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3239\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003eUnder the Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3305\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3305\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eBrain\u003c\/strong\u003e: ESP32-S3 – WiFi-enabled, powerful, and programmable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3387\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3387\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eSensors\u003c\/strong\u003e: MPU6050 IMU for stable flight (3-axis gyro + 3-axis accelerometer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3452\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3452\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003eMotors\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 lightweight coreless motors for lift and agility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3509\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3509\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3471\"\u003eMotor Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e: H-bridge circuit for precise control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3589\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3589\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: PCB-based structure that’s both the skeleton and the circuit board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/6424\/6919\/files\/download_1.png?v=1744796179\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashid Home Store ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53821698212206,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9935\/0382\/files\/LiteWing_-_ESP32_based_Programmable_Drone.webp?v=1779502202","url":"https:\/\/ashidhomestore.com\/products\/litewing-esp32-based-programmable-drone-development-board-with-battery-for-makers-developers-and-stem-educators-ready-to-fly","provider":"Ashid Home Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}