Fieldmarker

Team: Ryan Beck

Sponsor: Northrop Grumman

Project

Frisbee and marker cone on grassy field
  • Autonomous drone capable of marking locations for cones on an outdoor sports field.
  • Decrease work-load of coaches and event staff for sporting events
  • GPS guided; proximity sensor monitored
  • Attached spray paint and trigger mechanism.

System

System flow diagram

Methods

Built on dRhemFlight/QuickDrehm VTOL Teensy Flight Controller Project

  • Allowed for drone flight and servo control
  • PID Control
  • Dynamic Notch Filter

Add Ons:

  • GPS for pathing
  • Proximity sensors for altitude correction and object avoidance
  • Spray paint mechanism for marker placement
Methods diagram

Conclusion

  • Autonomous control of a mechanical system requires many sensors and real-time calculations
  • Successfully collecting sensor data demonstrates project feasibility.
  • Further insight into the GPS and compass module communication would bring the project to completion.
  • I hope to continue the project and use the system myself