Working Yondu's Arrow That Flies When You Whistle! - Change Direction In Flight! - Summary

Summary

The video is a project-based tutorial where the host attempts to replicate an arrow from the movie "Guardians of the Galaxy". The arrow in question is able to change direction based on whistle sounds. The host acknowledges the challenges of the task, mentioning the physical impossibility of making an arrow fly like in the movie. The host then discusses the feasibility of the task, considering the whistle control part and the difficulty of making the arrow fly. The host tries different methods, including using a model airplane, an RC plane, and drones, but none of them work perfectly.

The host eventually settles on a combination of a drone and an arrow-shaped object. The drone is used to provide lift, while the arrow-shaped object is designed to control the direction of the drone. The host uses a Python program to parse out the frequencies of the whistle sounds and then sends this data to an Arduino, which moves a servo to control a joystick on the drone's controller. This setup allows the drone to move forward and backward in response to the pitch of the whistle.

The host successfully flies the drone using this setup and demonstrates its ability to change direction based on the pitch of the whistle. The host concludes the video by inviting viewers to suggest ideas for future projects and thanks Kiwiko for sponsoring the video.

Facts

1. The video is a project by a creator who has been requested to build a replica of Yondu's arrow from the movie Guardians of the Galaxy.
2. The arrow is composed of a special metal called Yaka, found only on Centauri 6.
3. This metal arrow can change its trajectory in response to certain high-octave whistle sounds.
4. The creator has received thousands of requests for this project and initially hesitated due to the seemingly impossible nature of the task.
5. The creator has decided to approach the project by starting with a model airplane, then gradually transforming it into an arrow.
6. The creator has considered using wings, rockets, or propellers from drones to provide lift for the arrow.
7. The creator has decided to combine elements from both wings and drone designs, replacing the wings with tiny drone motors.
8. The creator has successfully tested a drone that can lift a lightweight arrow-shaped object.
9. The creator has used a Python program to display the frequencies of a whistle, which will be used to control the drone's movement.
10. The creator has demonstrated the arrow flying and changing direction based on the pitch of the whistle.