Orientation Motion Electrical Gyroscopic Aim (OMEGA)

Team OMEGA

Project Topic: Active Platform for Autonomous Docking of Multi-Copters on Moving Vehicle Surface: Sensing/Controls

Description: Team OMEGA aims to design an active docking platform that will allow for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to safely land on a moving vehicle during windy or unstable conditions. This docking platform will autonomously extend a capture mechanism above the moving deck and inertially stabilize the motion base to ensure a smooth UAV landing. This project could be a cost-effective solution for drone deliveries by eliminating the need for personnel to control the drone when landing and would allow for more landing opportunities in difficult conditions or locations. This project will be integrated into an overall system that allows for the landing and docking of payload-carrying multi-copter on moving surface vehicles.

Sponsor: Maxar

Team Members: Nikhita Sathiyan (PM), Drew Barbec, Milo Casey, Trevor Castano,Logan Deison, Ethan Domagala, Felix Evrard, Gabe Law, Jacob Lei, Eric Meyer, Teegan Oatley, Anthony Tucciarone, Nick Young
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