LiteWing - ESP32 based Programmable Drone Development Board with Battery for Makers, Developers and Educators (Ready to Fly)

Drones shouldn’t be complicated or expensive.

• That’s the core philosophy behind LiteWing — a ready-to-fly, open-source drone built for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned engineers.
• This 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 Python scripts , thanks to its compatibility with the Crazyflie firmware and cflib.
• And because it’s powered by the versatile ESP32-S3 , you can even build your own flight controller using Arduino or ESP-IDF.
• Please read our LiteWing Wiki Page for more information: https://circuitdigest.com/litewing Minimalistic by Design: LiteWing 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.
• Affordable and Repairable: 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.
• Fly Instantly: No soldering.
• No complex setup.
• Just unpack, power on, and control it via the mobile app.
• Perfect for first-timers, hobbyists, and classroom settings alike.
• Customizable and Hackable: Want to add new sensors? Tweak the flight behavior? LiteWing’s open-source hardware gives you access to multiple GPIO pinouts , and the firmware can be modified to add features like height hold, position hold, and more.
• Program with Python: Use Python and the Crazyflie Python API to write your own flight routines.
• Great for developers and educators teaching drone programming.
• Arduino & ESP-IDF Support: For 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.
• Truly Open Source: LiteWing is built on open-source principles — from firmware (based on Crazyflie) to circuit diagrams and Gerber files.
• You can study it, modify it, or build your own version.
• Made for Students & Workshops: 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.
• Backed by a Growing Community: Born out of CircuitDigest’s own DIY drone experiments , LiteWing is supported by a passionate community.
• Expect regular updates, new firmware features, and tutorials — from gesture control to vision-based navigation on our wiki page.
• Brain : ESP32-S3 – WiFi-enabled, powerful, and programmable Sensors : MPU6050 IMU for stable flight (3-axis gyro + 3-axis accelerometer) Motors : 4 lightweight coreless motors for lift and agility Motor Driver : H-bridge circuit for precise control Frame : PCB-based structure that’s both the skeleton and the circuit board.