Before even considering designing an aerial drone, you first need to figure out a testing ground. As an example, I'll show you what I use, but before we get into that, let's talk about the requirements you should look for:
- Authorized for RC air traffic: An Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA-http://www.modelaircraft.org/) authorized flying field is a good place to start with. You know that RC aircraft are okay in the area if there is such a flying field. If there isn't one in your area, the next place to look is at FAA charts. You can find current online charts at SkyVector (https://skyvector.com/). These charts will show all restricted airspace. Anything unrestricted is okay to fly RC aircraft.
- Remote: Just because an area allows RC aircraft does not mean it's safe to test a new aircraft (especially an autonomous one). You'll need to make sure that there aren't any major buildings, homes, or pedestrians in the area that could get damaged (or even killed) if it crashes or decides...