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MechanicalAerospace
Last Mile Delivery
September 2022 – May 2023
Washington, DC • George Washington University
Overview
Managed a team of 4 engineers to successfully develop a drone docking system, allowing for seamless integration into standard delivery trucks and enabling the delivery of packages up to 10 pounds with minimal human intervention
Designed a landing pad with a drone securement and alignment mechanism in SolidWorks that allowed for repeatable takeoff and landings from the center of the pad
Machined custom components for drone dock to meet design requirements, ensuring functionality of the system
Led discussions with FAA stakeholders to expand safety regulations of autonomous UAS, influencing considerations for changing beyond line-of-sight UAS operation rules under FAA Part 107
Attachments
Technologies & Tools
SolidWorksCAD ModelingDrone SystemsUAS DesignMachiningProject ManagementFAA RegulationsFAA Part 107Autonomous SystemsDelivery Systems
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