Solution Development

ASSIGNMENT

1. Design each task in a problem-solving effort so that it is most fruitful and provides the most information or guidance

2. Use various attributes of the final solution state to guide earlier decisions made along the solution path

3. Define design goals and design specifications

4. Eliminate paths that do not satisfy the desired design goals and/or specifications

• A self-navigating automated drone that shall find an area in which it shall send a simple message to a emegency services about a civilian in need. 

• Shall connect civilians to emergency services and/or military services if needed.

• Shall be a small, agile, self-navigating drone.

• Shall store pertinent information.

• Shall deploy SMS message.

• Shall have enough energy capacity to fly for prolonged periods of time in remote areas.

• Hardware:

  • Shall ensure the size of the drone can be easily carried.

  • Shall ensure the weight of the drone does not cause too much power to be extended; the power storage and weight must be in balance.

  • The drone shall carry a microprocessor (ideally a Raspberry Pi), a GPS, an antenna/transmitter, .

  • The drone's motors shall allow it to maneuver through trees and brush. 

  • The drone shall have a strong frame and protect its delicate components in the event its sensors malfunction and it hits an object.

• Software:

  • The drone's microprocessor shall allow it to transmit an SMS message.

  • The drone's self-automation shall allow it to maneuver though obstacles, and reach a point at which it has a signal to send a message. 

  • The drone's microprocessor shall send a relevant message.

  • The drone's GPS shall relay coordinate information so the drone can return to its origination spot.

• Size - The device shall be held in a bag or pouch.

• Power - The device shall fly for prolonged periods of time.

• Signal Strength - The device shall receive a signal above a specific threshold prior to sending message.

• Accuracy - Drone shall send accurate message each time it is deployed.

• Size - The drone shall have a small, compact design that shall fit in a backpack or small pouch.

• Speed - Drone's path shall be optimized to the nearest signal.

• Simplicity - A simple, effective design shall be maintained with a simple user interface that anyone shall understand without instruction.

1. Create Drone and test its maneuverability.

2. Connect microprocessor to GPS and use GPS information to navigate drone.

3. Connect microprocessor to network to send signal.

4. Test full system