Robotic Quadcopter : Pick and Place Applications

General
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Team Members :

  1. Dnynesh Mankare

  2. Anchal Kinge

  3. Komal Pawar

  4. Shivtej Sambre

    Project Overview
    This project focuses on designing a quadcopter that can lift and transport small objects using a remote control system.
    The quadcopter is operated manually by a user through a wireless transmitter. It is equipped with four brushless motors for flight and a gripper mechanism to pick and release objects.

    Problem Statement
    In industrial and material handling environments, transferring lightweight components between short distances requires manual effort or fixed mechanical systems.
    The objective of this project is to design and develop a remote-controlled quadcopter equipped with a servo-based gripper mechanism to demonstrate controlled aerial object handling.

    Working
    The remote-controlled quadcopter operates using a wireless transmitter and receiver system. When the operator moves the control sticks on the transmitter, corresponding signals are sent to the receiver mounted on the quadcopter. These signals are distributed to the Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), which regulate the speed of the four brushless DC motors. By varying the motor speeds, the quadcopter generates lift and achieves directional movement such as forward, backward, sideways motion, and rotation. Equal motor speed produces hovering, while speed variation controls movement and stability.
    The quadcopter is powered by a Li-Po battery placed at the center of the frame for proper balance. A servo motor is connected to a gripper mechanism mounted below the drone. When the operator activates the assigned channel on the transmitter, the servo rotates to close the gripper and hold the object. The drone then transports the object to the required location, where the gripper is opened remotely to release it.

    Applications
    1)Small-scale material handling in warehouses
    2)Transporting lightweight tools or components
    3)Industrial demonstration of aerial lifting systems
    4)Moving small parts to elevated areas

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