Abstract:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are vehicles that are not physically human and fly remotely or autonomously. UAVs are used in many fields, including military and civilian. In this study, a low-cost, fast, and QR code activation logistics UAV capable of vertical take-off and landing was designed and produced for use in the civilian field, in order to support individuals and institutions with courier or cargo duties. Thanks to the software developed, this UAV can reach the cargo address location with target/object detection. Having the ability to fly autonomously and manually, the UAV can also instantly transfer image, speed, position, and pressure data to the ground station it is connected to. In addition, the accuracy of flight data has been increased by using components such as Lidar, camera, and pitot tube. The developed UAV has an altitude of 30 m, a horizontal speed of 14 m/s, and high maneuverability. The wingspan of the UAV is 1400 mm, its length is 1200 mm and its weight is 3 kg. In order to measure the performance success of the designed and realized UAV, Teknofest competitions, which are aviation, space, and technology festivals, were attended. The success of the design was demonstrated by winning first place in Türkiye in the competition.

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