GPS Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle For Parcel Delivery

The project involves building of GPS Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Parcel Delivery. The Drone would be navigated through Mission Planner (Software) that would be linked with the Google Maps. Furthermore, it will be equipped with end-effectors (grippers) to hold the parcel/package. The end effect

Project Title

GPS Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle For Parcel Delivery

Project Area of Specialization

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Project Summary

The project involves building of GPS Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Parcel Delivery. The Drone would be navigated through Mission Planner (Software) that would be linked with the Google Maps. Furthermore, it will be equipped with end-effectors (grippers) to hold the parcel/package. The end effectors wouldn’t release the package until it is confirmed that it has reached the targeted person or customer. It would have a capacity to lift the weight of up to 2 kg.

The user can put the coordinates or the location of the targeted region where the drone needs to reach. Once the coordinates and location are confirmed the UAV would initiate the flight, and will automatically reach the targeted destination without someone needing to control it manually. Along with it, the drone will be equipped with sensors to avoid collision with any object during the flight.

After reaching the destination, a confirmation message will be sent to the targeted person who has ordered the parcel/package. After the confirmation process is successful, the parcel/package that is placed to the drone would be released from the control area with a command. After delivering the parcel, the drone would be given command to reach back to its initial position. The flying time of the UAV would be approximately 20-25 minutes.

Project Objectives

• To develop a GPS based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
• To develop the Quadcopter to uplift the packages of weight up to 2 kg.
• To design IOT based gripper to release the parcels upon confirmation.

Project Implementation Method

In order to develop a Completely Autonomous Drone, the Microcontroller would be required to interface with the Global Positioning System (GPS) module. The GPS module would enable the drone to navigate to the targeted destination. Furthermore, there will be four brushless DC Motors, and each of them would be connected to the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC). The ESC controls and regulates the speed of an electric motor. Also, the Flight Controller module would be interfaced with the Microcontroller and DC Motors to attain a stable flight.

Along with it, the GSM module will also be connected to the Microcontroller to establish the internet over the GPRS wireless network. The Autonomous Drone will also be equipped with sensors to assist during the flight and prevent the drone's collision with any object while onboarding.

The grippers would be controlled through servo motors. The servo-motors would be interfaced with IOT Module so that the grippers can be opened directly.

Conclusively, the Autonomous Drone would be powered through LiPo batteries for optimum performance.

Benefits of the Project

The project has numerous benefits. Below are few of them.

• In critical situations for example strikes or medical emergence, the UAV can be used to deliver Packages/Food Parcels/Medicines to the affected area autonomously.
• For Ecommerce industry, it can be a perfect option to deliver customer’s orders on time. Thus, helping to avoid costumer unsatisfaction.
• It is cost-efficient than other traditional ways as it would rechargeable and there’s no need to pay fuel charges. (Environment Friendly) 
• In defense system we use drone to carry bullets to mountain area where our soldiers are there.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

A GPS Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle would be developed that can transfer the packages from the initial destination to the targeted destination without the need of controlling it manually. The Pixhawk Controller would assist in navigating to the targeted location. The brushless DC Motors would be regulated through ESC Controllers. The complete flight can be also be tracked on computer from Mission Planner (Software). Additionally, the Servo Motors of grippers would be connected to IOT Module to effectively control the gripper. The gripper would only release the parcel upon confirmation.  

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Medical

Other Industries

Food , Transportation , Others , Health

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Robotics, Others

Sustainable Development Goals

Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities

Required Resources

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