Autonomous Delivery Drone
Project Overview
The project integrates Pixhawk, GPS, and onboard computing to navigate, avoid obstacles, and drop payloads safely.
About This Project
GPS-based autonomous delivery quadcopter optimized for short-range campus operations.
Tech Stack
Team
Mentors
- Ashmit
- Srujan
- Wrick
Mentees
- Yaagh
- Azeem
- Sreenandh
Objectives
- - Autonomous navigation and route following
- - Obstacle-aware flight path
- - Servo-actuated payload drop
Methodology
The project follows a structured implementation approach that includes Airframe design and payload analysis, Pixhawk plus Raspberry Pi integration, LiDAR/rangefinder-based obstacle sensing, and Mission Planner tuning and field tests. These steps are executed iteratively to validate assumptions, improve performance, and ensure reliable delivery of the final solution.
Components and Budget
Drone frame: Rs. 3,000
Propellers: Rs. 1,000
Landing gear: Rs. 2,000
Payload servo mechanism: Rs. 1,000
Battery mounting and dampers: Rs. 5,000
Misc and printed mounts: Rs. 2,500