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So I have not yet bought a Raspberry Pi, but I just want to know if I have chosen the correct development board that will help to make a model airplane that flies by itself. I know this is too much, but I am planning to make it. So, I have listed out all the stuff I might need to make this aircraft. I want Raspberry Pi to learn how to fly a plane. Thats my first goal.
Thanks, Paarth
Just trying to understand exactly what you're asking here:
If you're querying if the pi can power the dc motor(s) you'll need some extra hardware usually with seperate power supply (like a motor HAT or a motor driver IC - see https://www.electronicshub.org/controlling-a-dc-motor-with-raspberry-pi/ ) as the raspberry pi alone cannot supply the current required to get the motor running initially.
If you're querying the programming capabilities of the raspberry pi, you should be just fine - a raspberry pi 4 has been more than enough for all projects I've undertaken when it comes to the processor.
Good luck with your project :)
First of all, the Raspberry Pi itself is not able to fly a plane. As Ben stated, you could use a HAT to get motor controls or using the PWM output to drive an ESC. You could connect a GPS to the UART and get the exact position to steer the plane. But there is one problem, you have to program everything by yourself, as there aren't any softwares known to me, that enable the Pi to auto pilot your plane.
I think what you're looking forward to is a Pixhawk or an Ardupilot. The last one is cheaply available through chinese sellers. There you can connect out of the box a GPS, program failsafe and do way more features.
Good luck from me aswell :)
