Design of Drone with Net Ejection Capabilities
Students will design a drone that carries an ejection mechanism to launch a net towards a threatening drone.
Project description
In this project, students will design a drone that carries an ejection mechanism to launch a net, and the controller for the drone. The net will be launched to capture another drone.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Longer than a semester (6-9 months) |
| Start time | Spring |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid |
| Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
| Benefits | Academic Credit, Volunteer |
| Who is eligible | Juniors with these prerequisite courses and skills: EAS208, 3D printing, basic control |
Project mentor
Eleonora Botta
Assistant Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Phone: (716) 645-2802
Email: ebotta@buffalo.edu
Start the project
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Preparation activities
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering