Projects:2020s2-7352 Multi-Drone Tracking and Formation Control Platform
Contents
Introduction
The use of Aerial Drones is expanding with applications in a huge range of industries including agriculture, construction, mining, transport and even insurance[1]. In many of these applications, the use of drones enables tasks to be completed with a higher level of time and cost efficiency. This makes drone performance and safety an important field of research amongst engineers today. TBC
Project Team
Students
- Heath Rusby
- Alexander Materne
Supervisors
- Dr Hong Gunn Chew
Background
Control Platform
Custom Drone Prototype
Objectives
| Output | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom Built Drones | Drones will have a maximum weight of 250g, have a 30min flight time and have front and rear facing cameras. (minimum 2 drones) |
| Manual Drone Control | Drones will be able to be piloted by a person using a gaming controller. |
| Autonomous drone control | Drones will by capable of autonomous flight with python c++ and Matlab scripts including the ability to pass through stationary window on command. |
| Effective collision avoidance | Drones will be able to avoid virtual walls, other drones and static objects (During both Manual and Autonomous flight). The drone will be programmed with adjustable collision avoidance, such that an expert and a beginner will have different collision tolerances. |
| Thorough Documentation | All implementation and tests will be thoroughly documented as to allow continuity and usability for future users/developers |
Method
Results
Conclusion
References
[1] Business Insider. 2020. Drone Market Outlook: Industry Growth Trends, Market Stats And Forecast. [online] Available at: <https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-industry-analysis-market-trends-growth-forecasts?r=AU&IR=T>
