Vitarana Drone - Disaster Management

e-Yantra Robotics Competition (2020) Project: Autonomous Drone for Parcel Delivery

This was a national-level e-Yantra Robotics Competition, where we were challenged to develop a drone capable of delivering parcels across a city—a fascinating and complex problem.

Project Overview We explored drone control and navigation through simulations, focusing on improving efficiency and safety for urban deliveries. Utilizing ROS (Robot Operating System) and the Gazebo simulator, I integrated algorithms to tackle issues like drone crashes and delivery speed optimization.

Development Process Obstacle Avoidance: Extended and implemented an obstacle avoidance algorithm to navigate the drone safely through urban environments filled with buildings and bridges. Delivery Scheduling: Developed a scheduling algorithm to optimize delivery times, enhancing the drone’s ability to deliver more parcels in less time. Simulation and Testing: Conducted extensive tests in simulated environments to ensure reliable navigation and successful delivery performance. *Achievements Our optimized system significantly outperformed many other teams, placing us in the top 20 out of 350 national competitors. This project was a key learning experience in drone control, real-time problem-solving, and teamwork.

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