Mapleseed Drones

  • mapleseed drone
    A mapleseed drone ready for test flight.

Summary

Mission: Mapping of winds with maple-seed like probes, carried to sense/report local conditions.

Challenge: Complete sensing and communication in a very small electronic package.

XTRM Labs role:  Assist VIP student team with mentoring on design and fabrication of electronic boards.

Value: Educating the next generation of engineers with complete design/build/fly hands-on experience.

Status:  Second generation in assembly after successful prototype flight