Skyhex: Heavy Load Delivery System (Platinum Team)

Discipline: MAE

Advisor: Lucas Ponte

The Skyhex heavy load delivery drone aims to alleviate the logistical last-mile obstacles of conventional delivery methods. A drone doesn't get stuck in traffic and can easily travel to remote locations to make urgent shipments. It can reliably deliver multiple parcels that may be too heavy for a typical drone. This product is meant for anyone who wants to make their operations more efficient, whether a courier service or a logistics company. Skyhex uses six large propellers paired with high-velocity motors to generate enough lift to transport packages to their destination before releasing the parcel by de-energizing the securing electromagnets. Unlike standard copters, this drone delivers more stability during flight operations and a heavier payload capacity. This drone can complete the last-mile delivery for consumer purchases or even urgent medication in different areas. Today, society is significantly pushing to promote eco-friendly alternatives to everyday lives while balancing the efficiency and total costs that companies face to operate every year. The Skyhex delivery drone is a first step towards a solution by offering a reliable and effective method of delivery that reduces dependence on the traditional and aging systems of yesterday's logistics.

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