Node-Based Range Extending Recon Drone Team 27 Michael Lally - mlally2 Thomas Korenchan - kornchn2 Dhruv Diddi - diddi2

Table of Contents Problem Statement Solution Intended Design

Problem Statement Drone use in rescue operations is increasing Benefits of drones: Move faster than humans Can reach otherwise unreachable areas Can fly Can fit through small spaces Disposable and replaceable Can take more risks Can survive hazardous environments

Problem Statement (cont.) Current disadvantages of drones: Drones are limited by their ability to receive commands Fully autonomous rescue drones aren’t viable yet Requires a human operator Limited areas Building interiors Sewers Caves & caverns Rubble After 9/11, rescue robots were tested at Ground Zero Limited by 100 ft tether for direct connection

Solution Network access to the drones can be extended Routing nodes could be set up in key nexus points for rescue and event reporting Better connected drones can perform higher bandwidth tasks e.g. video streaming, process complex maneuvers

Intended Design Physical Controller with XBee Radio module receiver/transmitter Vehicle segment XBee Radio module Processing Control Unit Motor/Wheel Control Power supply circuitry Vehicle design applies to other two segments ZigBee Com protocol

Questions? ZigBee Com protocol