Capstone Team -ÌýStill Compiling
- ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND ENERGY ENGINEERING
Last Updated: AprilÌý2024
The 2024 Capstone Team "Still Compiling" came to me with their very own project idea: a drone that is immune to RF signal jammers because all communication is done via optical link.
Project Summary
The system features two components: a drone with a photosensor and a ground station with a laser diode and a camera for tracking. Challenges include: a) developing a communication protocol for transmitting data to the drone via laser pulses,Ìýb) tracking the drone using the ground station, and c) establishing and maintaining a reliable communication link while the drone is flying.
The team members are:
Aidan Fitton - Project Lead / Morale Manager
Henry Tomerlin - Project ManagerÌý/ÌýHardwareÌýand PCB Architect
Nasser Allanqawi -ÌýAssignments Manager /ÌýPower Management Architect
Daniel Lee -ÌýDocumentation Manager /ÌýUser Interface Architect
Frank McDermott - Financial Manager / Software Architect
Sam Robertson - Test Engineering Manager / Quality Control
Project Outcome
The project was a resounding success: after months of consisten effort, hardÌýwork, troubleshooting, brainstorming, and tuning, the team was able to establish a reliableÌýcommunication link and fly the drone exclusively via laser!ÌýThe demostration went without a hitch and the Still Compiling stall attracted quite a crowdÌýthroughout the whole day at the Engineering Expo. To top it all off, the team won the ECEE Most AmbitiousÌýProject Award!
Highlights
Ground Based Laser Transceiver to Target In-Flight Drones (GiBLiT)