[FONT=“Arial”][size=]What type of micrcontroller would I need for a small flying R2 D2 type?[/size][/FONT]
Hi and welcome to the RobotShop Community Forum Jezzza777.
Pretty much any microcontroller can control moors and read sensors (which is what every robot requires). A good option for a beginner is the Arduino since there is a vast community supporting it and its software is free and easy to use.
Also, I thought R2D2 could not fly… Am I missing something?
Let us know what robot you are trying to do an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a land based roving robot? or a combination of both? Then, it will be easier to help you out.