This week’s work focused on refining system integration, debugging, and expanding documentation. Network setup was finalized with successful configuration of a mobile router using a nano SIM, and a mostly stable dual-camera feed was achieved, though occasional dropouts persist. Due to hardware constraints, the AprilTag-based landing solution was replaced with a computer vision-based object detection approach. Ground station improvements included restructuring documentation, refining UI functionality, and initiating the development of a companion app to support automated drone missions. Several new system diagrams and use cases were also added. Hardware tasks progressed with bracket designs for key components, successful dispenser construction, and temporary GPS wiring solutions. Final assembly and installation of remaining hardware elements are underway.
Sprint Summary:
Task Table
Name |
Task |
Comments |
Kasper |
Work on the report, write about network setup.
Continue debugging the drone and look into why the camera is only working on one drone.
Set up the Nighthawk mobile router, test with SIM cards.
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Finished writing about implementation. Missing some information in order to finish the complete setup.
Have a stable camera feed from both drones most of the time. Occasionally loses the camera. Will continue looking into it when the camera disappears.
The router is configured and implemented with nano sim. Working as expected.
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Eirik |
AprilTag detection.
Obstacle Avoidance with Time-of-Flight sensor.
Define the layout for the drone’s remote controller (which buttons do what).
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Due to the layout of the dispenser, AprilTags are a non-viable option. Switched over to regular object detection with computer vision instead.
Been to busy with the whole computer vision deal.
Finished, placed in the appendix.
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Kristian T |
Write a chapter about gazebo and add the newest iteration of user interface.
When accepting incoming alerts “Accept” is not function as it should yet. When that is finished, can start adding functionality to the “LAUNCH” button.
Create an app that connects with our system.
Create an automatic mission when receiving coordinates.
Write diagrams to explain the system.
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Completed, gazebo chapter added and restructured the whole Ground station chapter.
Accept functionality is working as expected. Have not looked into making the launch button launch.
Started creating an app in Android Studio.
Sends the drone to the coordinates as I initially wanted.
Made a new use case for the whole system. Added activity diagram when receiving coordinates from kestrel app, and activity for manual mode.
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Kristian M |
Extend GPS module wire.
Work on report.
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Temporary solution with Wago connectors working.
In progress.
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Ruben |
Design Bracket for drones: Pogo pins and BMS.
Build Dispenser.
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Finished.
Finished, the shell of the dispenser is finished.
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Ulrik |
Design and assemble actuator brackets.
Design passive landing pad.
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Finished with the design and 3D printing.
Design is done, need to print and install in the dispenser.
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