Long Range Autonomous Aerial Package Delivery via AggieAir 55-pound sUAS

College of Engineering UtahStateUniversity

Project Background

This project includes the development of a package delivery system for AggieAir’s longrange sUAS to enable the vehicle to deliver packages autonomously to rural areas.

Design Specifications

  • 10 pound total limit for system
  • Ability to function autonomously
  • Follows FAA regulations on drop standards and safety
  • Reliable deployment of package

Payload Design

Hardware
Parachute
3D rendered models
temperature
Aeroplane stand
Team members

Performance Review

  • Parachute system safely transports package from air to ground
  • Bracket carries loads up to 25 pounds
  • Total system weight under 4 pounds.
  • System has capability for fully autonomous delivery

Conclusion

A package delivery system was able to be successfully integrated into AggieAir’s sUAS (drone). Through this project we learned that dropping items from a drone are best done by positioning the item at the center of gravity. AggieAir plans to add wireless charging into our design, taking away the limitation of battery life.

Thanks to Prof. Cal Coopmans, Dan Robinson, David Crummitt, and Nate Schwemmer at AggieAir for mentoring throughout this proj ect