Taking-off and landing a quadcopter drone on a moving All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV)
Problem statement
What if you could take a birds eye video of yourself driving offroad and get your drone back without having to stop? Drone technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world and its capabilities are limited only by our imagination. As such, there is huge scope to develop further technology and expand the usability and practicality of drones, not only to meet current needs, but also to provide solutions to problems that people may not have considered yet. Polaris wants to expand its reach to younger consumers, people who can afford a drone that has the kind of capabilities and features which would allow for an enhanced outdoor experience. There is a plethora of benefits available from a system where a drone could land upon a moving ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) – this is the gap Polaris is eager to fill. Currently, DJI drones have numerous functions that include tracking and video/photo taking, but with sufficient modifications there is a good foundation for increasing their abilities even more – such as autonomously landing a drone on a moving vehicle. Some might argue that autonomously landing drones are not a primary concern or that in terms of cost, they are unfeasible. However, with the FAA predicting strong market growth as well as numerous other features and safety systems, plenty of young people with the desire to document their adventures could benefit from this technology.
Team members
Ian Hirsch – leader
Devin Stein – communicator
Dev Srivastava – accountant
Matt P’ng – admin
Client
Lennon Rodgers, Makerspace/Polaris