Air:bit 2 - Build, code and fly your own drone
Air:bit 2 is a programmable drone building kit based on micro:bit. With this kit you can build, code and fly your own quadcopter drone. Developed by drone expert Henning Pedersen, known from Makeadrone and MakeKit, Air:bit 2 builds on over ten years of experience in drone development.
Air:bit 2 isn't just for tech-savvy individuals - it's also used in schools, science centers and code clubs as an educational platform for hands-on learning.
Combine technology and creativity
With Air:bit 2, you get a holistic experience, where you both physically build the drone and program it yourself. The kit supports coding in MakeCode, JavaScript and Python, allowing users of different skill levels to develop exciting projects. You can also design your own drone by 3D printing frames and customizing it to your liking.
Why choose Air:bit 2?
- Build and code your own drone from scratch
- Sustainable and repairable design with rechargeable battery
- Developed and manufactured in Norway
- Learn the principles of technology: stabilization, radio control, battery technology and more
This is how it works:
Construction and connection
To get started, you build the drone by assembling laser-cut parts and connecting the micro:bit to the specially developed control board.
Programming and control
Then follow the video guide to program the remote control and learn how another micro:bit is used to control the drone. This will give you a thorough understanding of how the drone works. The accompanying flight video will help you get started. The drone is controlled by the motion sensor in the micro:bit remote control, so some practice is required.
Explore further
- Air:bit 2 is a flexible drone that lets you explore more exciting projects:
- For example, you can measure battery voltage and acceleration, and plot data in real time via a ground station in MakeCode
- Create a glove-based remote control
- Understand PID stabilization by diving into the code
- Turn your drone into a gyro-stabilized hovercraft with the Hover:bit add-on kit
- Install LED lights or buzzer speaker
- Future upgrades include sonar and LiDAR for distance measurement, anti-collision and autonomous flight
Notes: To fly the drone, you need two micro:bits, at least one of which must be micro:bit v2 (can be purchased separately).
What do you get in the package?
- 1 Air:bit 2 drone building kit (micro:bit can be added as an option)
- Access to detailed build and coding guidance
- Downloadable code for remote control and drone - we use Makeacode
- Project descriptions and files for 3D printing
- Air:bit 2 is the perfect gateway to the world of technology - whether you want to play, learn or experiment!
