MA Academy

Free Resources

Enter your email once — download everything. No spam, just the files.

Enter email then click any download

ESC Troubleshooting Cheatsheet

1-page laminated-style reference: symptom → probable cause → fix. Print it and keep it on your bench.

1 page · PDF

12-Point Soldering QC Checklist

Pass/fail criteria for every joint. Use it on every build before first power-on.

1 page · PDF

Battery Safety Field Card

Pocket-sized LiPo handling quick reference. Storage voltages, charge rates, and emergency procedures.

1 page · PDF

Schematic Symbol Reference Sheet

Every standard drone wiring symbol in one place — connectors, MOSFETs, regulators, buses.

1 page · PDF

Power Budget Worksheet

Fillable PDF for calculating total current draw per build. Sized for 4–8 motor configurations.

2 pages · PDF

Field Calculators

Quick-reference tools for common drone build calculations.

Wire Gauge Calculator

Recommended

AWG 10

Voltage Drop

129.0 mV

Power Loss

2580.4 mW

Voltage Drop Calculator

Voltage Drop

251 mV

Power Loss

5028 mW

Resistance

12.6 mΩ

Round-trip (60cm total). Copper at 20°C.

Flight Time Estimator

Est. Flight Time

5.3 min

Pack Energy

22.2 Wh

Max Safe Draw

38 A

Uses 80% usable capacity rule (stop at 3.5V/cell). Max safe draw assumes 25C rating.

C-Rate Calculator

C-Rate

20.0C

Time to 80% discharge

2.4 min