(22.09.2023)
Concept:
An Internet of Things (IoT) drone box to house a remotely deployable drone for security surveillance.
Background:
A good friend of mine who works in the R&D space with embedded electronics and firmware asked if I would be keen to be a part of : A project with a box for a remotely deployable drone to be used for security purposes.
So I thought… Well it has things that move and work as a mechatronic system, it involves something cool that has a wing AND as an added bonus it makes someones life a little easier with safety and security so why not right?
Method of operation:
So the system at is core is pretty simple.
Deployment of the drone:
1: Command is sent from a web dashboard to deploy drone.
2: An embedded IoT device interprets this command and the motor driver system of the box to go to the open state.
3: A drone is launched from the open state and performs required operations as per flight plan.
Drone return and landing:
1: Drone arrives at a known home location.
2: Drone uses precision landing system based on QR code for optical guidance.
3: Drone lands and is centred on landing pad before box closes.
4: Box closes and is ready for next deployment mission.
Skills Involved:
CAD Design (Solidworks)
Cable Design (Solidworks)
Electromechanical Integration
Main control PCB Microcontroller: Pi Pico RP2040 (ARM) processor
Patience… Lots of patience…
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