Wall Perching Quadcopter
ME102B Fall 2014, Group 5​
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Design for stability and agility
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Attachment devices for smooth and rough surfaces
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Enough power to lift self and payload
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Powerful RF transmitter, efficient power consumption, lightweight
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Cheapest parts to fulfill functionality
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Onboard microprocessor and storage
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​Recyclable material, no hazardous parts
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Small and quiet, no bright colors
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Interchangeable gripping mechanisms
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Use of a functional controller
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Bump Frame
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
As drones and UAVs become more popular and present in society, new problems for them to tackle arise. In particular, our group intends to create a robotic mechanism that will perch on a vertical surface for an extended time. This ability has several applications from military surveillance to trailblazing in the wilderness.
Our goal is to create a flying drone in the form of a quadcopter that can mount itself on any vertical surface for extended periods of time. The drone will be human controlled via a remote control and it will contain an attachment point for payloads such as a camera.
We will use an attachment arm and strong adhesive tape pads to mount the vehicle. The quadcopter will be encased in a bump frame to protect against and all collisions as well as making it very robust in flight. Our last objective will be to implement a mechanism for changing out attachment pads mid-flight, allowing for more wall landings in succession.
OUR GOAL
QUADCOPTER
Arduino-controlled quadcopter capable of landing on vertical surfaces. With a mounted wireless camera payload, the vehicle will capable of performing surveillance and inspection work where sending a human would be dangerous, difficult, or unsubtle.
