Problem
Design a mechanical release and delivery mechanism for a drone-based package delivery system. The mechanism needed to reliably hold a payload in flight and release it at a target location without requiring active user control of the release event.
Approach
Two-person team design project focused on mechanical simplicity and reliable actuation. The design process moved from functional requirements through concept generation to a final design with supporting documentation.
- Requirements definition: Established payload hold strength, release reliability, and form factor constraints based on the target drone platform.
- Concept development: Evaluated multiple release mechanism concepts (gravity, servo, magnetic) before selecting the final approach based on reliability and weight budget.
- CAD and documentation: Full SolidWorks model and assembly drawings produced for the selected design. Final design presented via poster format.
Results
| Deliverable | Status |
|---|---|
| SolidWorks CAD assembly | Complete |
| Final design poster | Complete |
| Final design presentation | Complete |
My Role
Co-designed with a partner. Contributed to concept generation, CAD modeling, and presentation preparation in equal parts.