Solar-based Autonomous Flying Robots
Project Summary The possibilities for the use of drones can be found in virtually all sectors of society. It is used to deliver online Shopping items, It is used for Shooting Videos and pictures, in many countries it is used for cleaning huge buildings, some drones we use for
2025-06-28 16:36:05 - Adil Khan
Solar-based Autonomous Flying Robots
Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject SummaryProject Summary
The possibilities for the use of drones can be found in virtually all sectors of society. It is used to deliver online Shopping items, It is used for Shooting Videos and pictures, in many countries it is used for cleaning huge buildings, some drones we use for agriculture side to spray vaccine on plants, the drones are perfect candidates for tasks that are dangerous for human, for example, patrolling along border lines, wildfire control, aerial surveillance and many other.
There are many types of drones are available in the market to perform different tasks. But they all have the same problem which is flaying time, if some drones have a good flaying time then they are available costly and at high prices in the market.
Delivery drones are pilotless aircraft carrying packages to a designated area. These flying robots generally have 4 to 8 propellers and rechargeable batteries to generate thrust. The delivery drones are autonomous or remotely controlled through a ground-controlled station.
The main purpose of selecting this project is to develop a solar Octocopter drone for shopping, at minimum price using solar panels which increase a flaying time of an Octocopter drone by contentious charging when flaying and also chargeable by electricity, to deliver goods and foods for some long and as well as short distance on day and night,
The delivery drones also use in that areas where delivery boys can not reach their vehicles. It may save the time of the Company or Organization and save the life of the delivering person. It may also be used for shooting videos and images by attaching a classic camera.
Project ObjectivesObjectives
The objectives of our project are
- Design the flying drone especially wing drones, so that, we can fix the solar sheet on it properly.
- The design of the drone will be a CAD (computer-aided design) will be approved by the departmental technical committee.
- Add the electrical components to the drone. The electrical components consist of Motors, ESC’s, Flight controllers etc.
- Connecting and charging the batteries of the drone in real-time.
- Testing the drone in real-time with solar sheets charging the batteries contentiously while flying.
- Flying and testing the Octocopter flying timing.
Project Implementation Method
We list the implementation of the project in the following steps.
- Design the wing drone using CAD (computer-aided design).
- Attach solar sheets to the drone at the proper positions.
- Connect the sheets with the batteries to charge them.
- Setting and attaching the electrical components.
- We will connect Controller and Transmitter together and place them on a frame. We will setup Flight Controller and Flight ReceiverWe will test and fly our Octocopter and see video transmission on the GoFPV Application.
Project Benefits
Drones are getting used in every walk of life, from security, health, education, and disaster areas.
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Solar Octocopter charging the batteries in real-time while flying.
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The flight time of the Octocopter will be increased.
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It will be faster and cheaper to be used by every person. Drone for everyone.
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Drone delivery could improve delivery time and cost.
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It can fly over congested streets and take the fastest routes over buildings and other obstacles. They can deliver to remote areas that cars and bikes can’t reach efficiently.
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It will increase flying time.
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Accessible for every company and Organization
Technical Details of Final Deliverable
The technical details of our final projects are:
- Design the wing drone using CAD (computer-aided design).
- Attach solar sheets to the drone at the proper positions.
- Connect the sheets with the batteries to charge them. Setting and attaching the electrical components
- We will use eight 2700kv Brushless motors and we will place them on Octocopter with their propeller.
- We will use 30A 2-6 ESC and connect it with brushless motors. We will use Power Distribution Board to provide 12V power for ESC and 5V power for the receiver. We will use XT60 Connectors to connect Batteries with Power Distribution Board. We will place the Power Distribution Board on to Octocopter frame. Adding the solar sheets. We will connect Solar and its Charging Board on the frame. We will use a Flight Controller KK 2.1.5 LCD Multirotor Flight Control Board KK2.1.5 to control flying
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We will use FlySKY FS-CT6B FS FlySky 6CH 2.4G RC Transmitter FS-R6B receiver Remote controller 6 channel radio system.
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Now we will use FPV Receiver UVC Video Down_link OTG Phone 5.8G 48CH Wireless AV Transmitter and fix it to the Octocopter frame.
- We will connect Controller and Transmitter together and place them on a frame. We will setup Flight Controller and Flight ReceiverWe will test and fly our Octocopter and see video transmission on the GoFPV Application
| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 69940 | |||
| Frame: Carbon Fiber Rack FPV Freestyle | Equipment | 1 | 8000 | 8000 |
| Extra: 4 PCS Frame Arm Carbon Fiber | Equipment | 1 | 2500 | 2500 |
| 2700KV Motor CW/CCW | Equipment | 8 | 2170 | 17360 |
| 30A Mini ESC (2-6S) | Equipment | 8 | 860 | 6880 |
| Power Distribution Board With BEC 5V And 12V For FPV Multicopter | Equipment | 1 | 1400 | 1400 |
| 2-Pin Battery Male Female Connector wire | Equipment | 2 | 100 | 200 |
| Xt60 Battery Connectors plug | Equipment | 2 | 150 | 300 |
| KK 2.1.5 LCD Multirotor Flight Control Board KK2.1.5 Newest V1.19Pro | Equipment | 1 | 3500 | 3500 |
| FlySKY FS-CT6B FS fly sky 6CH 2.4G RC Transmitter FS-R6B receiver Remo | Equipment | 1 | 9000 | 9000 |
| 1045 10x4.5 CW/CCW Propeller | Equipment | 8 | 100 | 800 |
| 3.7v 10000mAh Lithium Ion Battery | Equipment | 2 | 1200 | 2400 |
| Jumper Wires | Equipment | 1 | 100 | 100 |
| Mini Solar Penal 12 Volt 10 Watts | Equipment | 2 | 1900 | 3800 |
| Solar Battery charger: Xh-M603 Dc 12v-24v Voltage Charging Discharge M | Equipment | 1 | 600 | 600 |
| GPS module Neo6m V2 U blox | Equipment | 1 | 1400 | 1400 |
| IMAX B3 AC Compact Balance Charger in Pakistan | Equipment | 1 | 650 | 650 |
| Landing Gear Extended Heightened Legs Gimbal Support Protector For DJI | Equipment | 1 | 1050 | 1050 |
| FPV Receiver UVC Video Downlink OTG Phone 5.8G 48CH Wireless AV Transm | Equipment | 1 | 6500 | 6500 |
| FPV Camera CMOS Super HAD 1200TVL | Equipment | 1 | 3500 | 3500 |