INFS397 Topics in Drone Design

If you are looking for a 100% hands-on class designed around solving a real world problem, then INFS397 is it! We will attempt to solve the "Last Mile Delivery" logistical conundrum using drone technology. The Last Mile Delivery is defined as the movement of goods from a transportation hub to its final destination fast!

Our objective is to build an autonomous drone that will deliver medical supplies from a main hospital hub to remote clinics or medical outposts in rural Africa 25-50 miles away and return home safely.  You will get to work with building the airframe, electronics, flight intelligence, and plan your missions. 

Do you have to have an engineering degree to take the class? NO! We will start from the ground up and build your skills and understanding in drone technology.  

Airframe Build

You will work with fiberglass, EPO foam, carbon fiber, and 3D printers to build a working and flying airframe.  Build around an existing off-the-shelf airframe and transform it to a robust drone delivery system.  Understand the basic mechanics of flight and lift. 

Electronics

You will get to program the Pixhawk 4 Flight Controller, build the power system, install the flight controllers, and prep the drone for ground station control. In this phase you will learn basic electronics, battery safety, and flight intelligence programming (NO ACTUAL PROGRAMMING  or CODING). 

Mission Planning

No autonmous drone system is complete without a Ground Station.  You will learn how to keep track of the performance of the vehicle in flight, location, and flight speed. In this phase you will learn how to safely launch and land the vehicle. Understand the basic laws and regulation regarding autonomous flight. 

 

Space is LIMITED!

INFS397 Topics in Drone Design Spring 2021

ALL PREREQUISTES WILL BE WAIVED! CLASS MEETS MON & WED @ 3:30 - 4:50 PM

Questions? Email us at poblete@andrews.edu

269-471-3105
218D Chan Shun Hall