DRONE SPORTS
Drone Sports
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- Drone Sports
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- Service
- Design & Manufacturing
Overview
Drone Soccer is a fast-paced team sport where players pilot drones in an enclosed arena. The goal is to fly the "Striker" drone through the opponent's goal while defending your own with "Blockers." The game combines strategy, precision, and teamwork as drones maneuver and collide in exciting aerial action. It promotes STEM learning through drone design and programming, making it both a thrilling sport and an educational experience.
The sport is a result of a collaborative effort between MeskoLabs and Drone Soccer India, bringing together innovation and expertise to create a new form of entertainment. The combination of cutting-edge drone technology with the strategic gameplay of soccer results in a dynamic experience for both players and spectators. The arena, with its illuminated goals and enclosed space, adds to the intensity of the matches, creating an immersive environment.
The complete Project involved Two major things: The Arena and Drones
Arena Design
Protective Netting: The arena was designed with a key focus on creating a protective net that is both easy to assemble and provides optimal visibility while ensuring safety for users and the drones.
Modular Assembly: The netting system was engineered to be modular, enabling quick setup and disassembly, making it ideal for various deployment scenarios.
Safety and Durability: The material used for the net was carefully selected to offer high durability, ensuring it can absorb the impact of drone collisions without compromising safety.
Drone Casing Development
Material Selection: The process began with in-depth material exploration, focusing on key factors such as elasticity, rigidity, stiffness, and the geometrical properties of the casings. We tested various materials to strike the right balance between lightweight design and high impact resistance.
Geometrical Optimization: To enhance durability, the design considered cross-sections and curvatures that minimize stress points while maintaining structural integrity. This was critical in ensuring the drones could withstand collisions without adding unnecessary weight.
Prototyping and Testing: Over the course of 18-19 weeks, we conducted multiple iterations of prototypes, rigorously testing and refining the casings to ensure optimal performance. Each iteration focused on enhancing resistance to impact while minimizing weight.
Final Implementation
Casing Integration: Once the ideal casing design was finalized, we moved to the integration phase, where the casings were attached to the drones. This phase involved additional adjustments to ensure seamless attachment without compromising the drones' functionality or performance.
Outcome: The final drone casings are both durable and lightweight, providing superior protection during collisions while maintaining agility. The protective arena and casings are now fully functional and aligned with the project’s objectives of safety, durability, and performance.
This process involved thorough testing, material selection, and iterative prototyping to achieve a solution that meets the high standards required for both the arena and drone systems
