This project aims for students to design, develop, and build a functional hardware drone, incorporating electrical work, hardware assembly, and research and development. The objective is to provide comprehensive hands-on experience in drone technology, including design, component integration, and testing. By the end of the project, students will have learned the essentials of drone development, showcasing their ability to connect their learning experience with industry skills in electronics, hardware engineering, and R&D.

Research and Development

• Objective: Conduct research on existing drone technologies and innovate new design concepts.
• Deliverable: A detailed research report including literature review, proposed design concepts, and feasibility analysis.
• Filename for Deliverable: ResearchAndDevelopmentReport_[TeamName].pdf

Electrical System Design

• Objective: Design the electrical systems required for the drone, including power distribution and circuit design.
• Deliverable: Electrical schematics and a bill of materials (BOM) for the electrical components.
• Filename for Deliverable: ElectricalDesign_[TeamName].pdf

Component Selection and Procurement

• Objective: Identify and procure the necessary components (motors, ESCs, controllers, sensors, etc.) based on the design requirements.
• Deliverable: A component selection report with justifications and procurement details.
• Filename for Deliverable: ComponentSelection_[TeamName].xlsx

Hardware Assembly and Integration

• Objective: Assemble the hardware components, integrating electrical systems and mechanical parts.
• Deliverable: A hardware assembly report documenting the assembly process, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.
• Filename for Deliverable: HardwareAssemblyReport_[TeamName].pdf

Testing and Optimization

• Objective: Test the assembled drone, identify performance issues, and optimize the design for better performance.
• Deliverable: A testing and optimization report detailing test results, identified issues, and optimization steps taken.
• Filename for Deliverable: TestingOptimizationReport_[TeamName].pdf

Final Presentation and Demonstration

• Objective: Present the complete project, including the research, design, assembly, and testing phases, and demonstrate the functional drone.
• Deliverable: A final presentation (slides) and a live or recorded demonstration of the drone in operation.
• Filename for Deliverable: FinalPresentation_[TeamName].pptx

Students will receive support through mentorship from experienced engineers and researchers, access to specialized tools and materials, and training workshops on drone technology, electrical systems, and hardware assembly. Regular feedback sessions and troubleshooting assistance will also be provided to help address any challenges that arise.