Title: Harnessing Drones for Innovation: A Dive into India's Smart Hackathon
Introduction
Drones, once confined to military applications, have proliferated into various sectors, from agriculture to healthcare, revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with our world. In India, where inn...
Title: Harnessing Drones for Innovation: A Dive into India's Smart Hackathon
Introduction
Drones, once confined to military applications, have proliferated into various sectors, from agriculture to healthcare, revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with our world. In India, where innovation is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of economic growth, drones have emerged as a powerful tool for addressing multifaceted challenges. The Smart India Hackathon, an initiative fostering innovation and problem-solving, provides a fertile ground for leveraging drone technology to tackle societal issues. This essay delves into the burgeoning intersection of drones and the Smart India Hackathon, exploring the potential, challenges, and transformative impact of this convergence.
Drones: A Versatile Technological Marvel
Drones, technically known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have transcended their initial military roles to become indispensable assets across diverse sectors. These flying machines, equipped with cameras, sensors, and sometimes even AI capabilities, offer unparalleled versatility in data collection, surveillance, and logistics.
Agriculture: In India, where agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy, drones are revolutionizing farming practices. From crop monitoring to pesticide spraying, drones enable precision agriculture, optimizing resource utilization and maximizing yields while minimizing environmental impact.
Infrastructure: Drones are reshaping how infrastructure projects are planned and executed. They facilitate aerial surveys, monitoring construction progress, and inspecting infrastructure such as bridges and power lines, enhancing efficiency and safety.
Healthcare: In remote or inaccessible areas, drones are delivering life-saving medical supplies like vaccines and blood samples swiftly and efficiently, overcoming logistical challenges and saving precious time in emergencies.
Disaster Management: During natural disasters, drones play a crucial role in search and rescue operations, assessing damage, and delivering aid to affected areas, offering real-time situational awareness to response teams.
Environmental Conservation: Drones are invaluable tools for environmental monitoring, tracking wildlife, surveying habitats, and even combating poaching by monitoring protected areas from above.
The versatility of drones makes them an ideal technology for addressing a wide array of challenges, aligning perfectly with the objectives of the Smart India Hackathon.
Smart India Hackathon: Catalyzing Innovation for National Development
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is the world's largest hackathon, organized by the Government of India's Ministry of Education with the aim of promoting innovation and problem-solving among young minds. It provides a platform for students to tackle real-world problems faced by various government departments and industries, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
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SMART INDIA HACKATHON Team Skyline ”Elevating Rescue Excellence: From Above, We Save Live. SMART INDIA HACKATHON
Problem Statement Problem Statement ID 1475 Problem Statement Title Student Innovation Description There is a need to design drones and robots that can solve some of the pressing challenges of India such as handling medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc. Organization AICTE,MIC-Student Innovation Category Hardware Domain Bucket Robotics and Drones
Key Challenges Encountered Medical Resources Scarcity Disasters can disrupt transportation networks and damage infrastructure, making it challenging to deliver essential medical supplies to affected regions . T here can be situations of medical emergencies in rural or remote area High Cost And Maintenance of Aerial Surveys Information Void And Support Deficiency A lack of accurate information and timely assistance can lead to panic, exacerbating the situation and requiring additional resources for crisis management. Information Void And Support Deficiency Traditional helicopter surveys come at a significant cost, typically ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 units of currency, and require substantial maintenance. Search Operations Search and Rescue operations in less accessible areas present significant challenges due to their remote and rugged nature. Without proper roadways, infrastructure, and communication networks, makes it difficult to locate and assist individuals in distress.
SKYLINE DRONE KIT 01 02 HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO SURVELLIENCE Elevate your drone's potential with our all-in-one Drone Kit, designed to transform your aerial device into a versatile powerhouse. 05 04 03 MEDICAL DELIVERY CAPBILITY WATER LANDING CAPABILITIES HUMAN DETECTION POWER ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING Drone kit Normal Drone Survellience Dropshipping Drone
SKYLINE DRONE KIT 06 07 EMERGENCY ALERT AND GUIDANCE ALARM LIDAR (LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING) SYSTEM OBSTACLE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE 08 WATER LANDING GEARS 09
KIT COMPONENTS KIT COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION FPV FOREX PREDATOR CAMERA MODULE FOR HIGH QUALITY VIDEO IMAGING AND SURVELLIENCE LTF LUNA MICRO LIDAR WITH ACCURACY DISTANCE MEASURMENT UPTO 8 METERS SPEAKER MODULE FOR EMERGEGENCY ALERT AND GUIDANCE SUPPORT DROPSHIPPING MECHANISM SELF DESIGNED DROP SHIPPING MECHANISM FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES WATER LANDING GEARS WATER ADAPTABLE LANDING GEARS TO ALLOW WATER LANDINGS CIRCUITUARY UNIT THE MOTHERBOARD WITH CONTROLS ALL THE SENSORS GROUND CONTROL RECIEVER THE RECIEVER MODULE TO CONTROL ALL OPERATIONS TELEMETRY MODULE (DEPENDS ON DRONE CONFIGURATION) TO PROVIDE THE DRONE CURRENT PARAMETERS SUCH AS SPEED , ALTITUTE.
HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE THE KIT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED FOR SEVERAL WORKS DIFFERENTLY FOR INSTANCE THE DROPING MECHANISM CAN BE REMOVED IF DROP SHIPPING IS NOT REQUIRED AT INSTANCE AND SAME GOES FOR OTHER COMPONENTS COST EFFECTIVE . USER-REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS EASILY REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL PARTS WITH USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN . THE INTEGRATED KIT, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS, IS CUSTOMIZABLE, AND THE COST WILL REMAIN CONSISTENT WITH THE CHOSEN CUSTOMIZATIONS, TYPICALLY AROUND 15K EASY TO INTEGRATE REQUIRES NO ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE FOR INTEGRATION AND OPERATION OF THE KIT WHY DRONE KIT !!
POWER CONSUMPTION KIT COMPONENTS VOLTAGE RATING CURRENT RATING FPV FOREX PREDATOR CAMERA MODULE 4.5V~20V 50mA±15% @ DC12V 115mA±15% @ DC5V TS38 VIDEO TRANSMITTER 7 to 24 V 0.22 A ARDUINO Operating Voltage (VDC)=5, Input Voltage(Recommended)= 7-12V Input Voltage (limit)= 6-20V DC Current per I/O Pin (mA)= 40 DC Current for 3.3V Pin (mA)= 50 SERVO Operating Voltage (VDC)= 4.8 ~ 6.6 -(negligible) SEEEDSTUDIO GROVE GAS SENSOR (MQ2) -(negligible) -(negligible) HUMIDITY / TEMPERATURE SENSOR -(negligible) -(negligible)
KIT COMPONENTS KIT COMPONENTS WEIGHT FPV FOREX PREDATOR CAMERA MODULE 12g(Exclude cable) TS38 VIDEO TRANSMITTER 22g ARDUINO 28g (without cable) 54g (with cable) SERVO 13g SEEEDSTUDIO GROVE GAS SENSOR (MQ2) 16g HUMIDITY / TEMPERATURE SENSOR 20g
To assess the efficiency of your drone's power consumption, It’s important to calculate the total current consumption based on the specified and known current values: - FPV Camera Module: 165mA - TS38 Video Transmitter: 220mA - Arduino: 90mA - EMAX Brushless DC Motor: 18,000mA (18A converted to mA) Total Current Consumption = 165mA + 220mA + 90mA + 18,000mA = 18,475mA (or 18.475A) Current consumption by FPV Camera Module, TS38 Video Transmitter, Arduino= 475 mA, which is even less than 1 A. Thus the percentage= 475/18475= 0.0257%
Cost of Kit Components KIT COMPONENTS PRICE FPV FOREX PREDATOR CAMERA MODULE ₹ 4,611.00 (Including GST) TS38 VIDEO TRANSMITTER ₹ 1,249.00 (Including GST) ARDUINO ₹ 627.84 (Including GST) SKYDROID RECEIVER ₹ 2,399.00(Including GST) SERVO ₹ 153.00 (Including GST) SEEEDSTUDIO GROVE GAS SENSOR (MQ2) ₹ 749.00 (Including GST) HUMIDITY / TEMPERATURE SENSOR ₹ 39.00 (Including GST) COST OF ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS ₹ 1,000.00 (Including GST) TOTAL : 10,827 (Including GST) /-
CORE TEAM MEMBER TEAM MEMBER POSITION YEAR AND BRANCH SUGAM TRIPATHI LEADER , EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND ROBOTICS 3 rd Year , EE DEVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAV IMAGE PROCESSING 3 rd Year , EE ATUL BISHT DRONE PILOT , EMBEDDED AND SOFTWARE 4 th Year , Mechanical KAVYA MISHRA DESGIGNING Head 3 rd Year , EE ASHISH NARAYAN JHA SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER 3 rd Year ,EE PRIYANSHU EMBEDDED AND DESIGNING 2 nd Year , EE