A MODIFICATION OF A LOCALLY ADAPTED DRONE WITH ADVANCED TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
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The increasing need for effective and cheap surveillance solutions across various sectors in Nigeria, including security, agriculture, environmental protection, and disaster management and development of homemade drones. Although quite popular and ubiquitous in technologically advanced nations, drones are currently not being produced in Nigeria that can be used for both surveillance and monitoring. Modifications were done on a locally adapted drone assembled from parts sourced abroad. The
drone was enhanced with advanced technical capabilities optimizing it for smooth surveillance operations. Major modification upgrades include the integration of pivotal components including microchips ranging from Raspberry Pi 5, Arduino Atmel Amega 2560, STM32H7 controller, along with the Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller, a high-resolution Raspberry Pi Camera Rev 1.3, ultrasonic sensors, PWM to PPM converter, and GPS navigation system into the F450 drone frame. These enhancements allow for functionalities such as object tracking, obstacle avoidance, and an automatic return-home capability, enhancing the drone's adaptability for various surveillance applications
drone was enhanced with advanced technical capabilities optimizing it for smooth surveillance operations. Major modification upgrades include the integration of pivotal components including microchips ranging from Raspberry Pi 5, Arduino Atmel Amega 2560, STM32H7 controller, along with the Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller, a high-resolution Raspberry Pi Camera Rev 1.3, ultrasonic sensors, PWM to PPM converter, and GPS navigation system into the F450 drone frame. These enhancements allow for functionalities such as object tracking, obstacle avoidance, and an automatic return-home capability, enhancing the drone's adaptability for various surveillance applications
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