Bladeless Drone
Collision with drone propellers can cause harm to humans and animals, not to mention the damage to the drone itself. The bladeless drone replaces the sharp propeller blades of the conventional drone with air multipliers inspired by the Dyson fans. Using this unique structure, all bladed components a
2025-06-28 16:30:39 - Adil Khan
Bladeless Drone
Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject SummaryCollision with drone propellers can cause harm to humans and animals, not to mention the damage to the drone itself. The bladeless drone replaces the sharp propeller blades of the conventional drone with air multipliers inspired by the Dyson fans. Using this unique structure, all bladed components are enclosed within the drone body, thereby improving indoor flight safety.
Such a drone can be used for monitoring and surveillance of crowded areas such as weddings, riots, and concerts, and for navigating through confined spaces. It can also be used for high-level robotic operations such as path following and obstacle avoidance, without major risks.
Project ObjectivesThe aim of this project is to improve flight safety. Since drone accidents can potentially be fatal, and with the rapid growth of the drone market in Pakistan and internationally, a safer alternative is needed.
The objective of this project is to design a light-weight drone where no propeller blades are exposed. Also, the design should be able to achieve lift-off with some payload and be easy to control.
Project Implementation MethodFirstly, a 3D design will be modelled on Solidworks. This design alongside some calculations should satisfy the project objectives.
Secondly, the design would be analysed using finite element analysis. There will be a variety of parameters to check for. These are detailed in the technical requirements section.
Thirdly, control will be modelled and then simulated. Following this, higher-level operations such as dynamic obstacle avoidance and path following will be simulated.
Upon successful simulations, the design would be fabricated. This would include two steps: 3D printing and hardware design.
Benefits of the ProjectThe drone market is a global market with millions sold annually. Use cases with high collision risk benefit from our design, including aerial videography and monitoring of large crowds (weddings, concerts, riots) or confined spaces, and data collection or payload dispersal in agricultural lands
The design substantially reduces the risk of both human injury and harm to the drone itself, making it an obvious choice for people intending to use the drone indoors. Moreover, the ease of control owing to the dual-axis movement will allow for a more gradual learning curve for beginner pilots.
Technical Details of Final DeliverableFinal deliverables are broken down into: 3D Design files (Solidworks) including all parts and a bill of materials; solid and fluid mechanics analysis confirming structural integrity and a sort of proof of concept (These will usually be done using Fluent and COMSOL); simulation of the drone being controlled (performed on Gazebo); final fabricated produced with all hardware installed and possibly a small software that allows control.
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry OthersOther Industries Agriculture , Transportation Core Technology RoboticsOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 69980 | |||
| 3D printed drone body | Equipment | 5 | 6000 | 30000 |
| Electric ducted fan (central) | Equipment | 1 | 5666 | 5666 |
| Electric ducted fan (arms) | Equipment | 4 | 4016 | 16064 |
| Electronic speed controllers | Equipment | 5 | 1350 | 6750 |
| Misc. electronic hardware (controller, wires, circuitary) | Equipment | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |
| Tapes, tools, and stationery | Miscellaneous | 1 | 1500 | 1500 |