UAV Cargo Prototype Design - Educational Small Payloads Transport Use-Case

This work focus on designing a cargo drone prototype to carry a one-kilogram payload safely. The document reports knowledge about the individual parts of a drone, their purpose and how to assemble, configure and operate them. One key focus is the software used for controlling the drone, Ardupilot. With Mission Planner, the computer software pair of Ardupilot, many of the software’s features were explored to achieve the set goals. Some of the components, such as the controller, GPS and compasses, were calibrated using this software, as well as the required configurations to fly and operate the drone correctly. Testing was done recurring directly or indirectly to this software, using the included part tests and by flying the craft itself.