College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:24:45
Major
Aerospace Systems Engineering
Honors Course
MECE:497—Honors Project in Mechanical Engineering
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
Our senior design project aims to develop an innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying heavy payloads up to 50 lbs. This UAV will address the growing demand for efficient and autonomous cargo transportation, unlocking new possibilities in logistics and remote deliveries. The primary goal is to design, build, and test a robust UAV platform equipped with advanced propulsion systems, stabilizing mechanisms, and a secure payload attachment system. The heavy-lift UAV will be capable of transporting payloads in challenging environments, enhancing its versatility for various industries, including emergency response, disaster relief, and commercial logistics. For the extent of this project, we created a scale model able to carry up to 2 pounds as a proof-of-concept.
Research Sponsor
Manigandan Kannan
First Reader
Guanyue Rao
Second Reader
Shengyong Wang
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Cannon, Jacob; Downs, Robert Connor; and Orlando, Anthony, "UAV to Carry Heavy Loads" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1839.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1839
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Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Commons, Propulsion and Power Commons, Structures and Materials Commons