Maritime Drone Launcher

Launching Into a Safer Tomorrow
Rescue

Our launcher allows for a longer flight duration which is crucial for search and rescue operations.

Supply

With the launcher providing the energy for lift-off, drones are able to carry more supplies to the places that need it most.

Prevent

A longer flight time allows for more thorough surveillance missions.

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Why Are We Building A Drone Launcher For A Boat?
To Better Equip Our Local Community

There is a large gap in technology between the military and commercial market when it comes to mid-sized drone launchers and there is currently no drone launcher designed for use on small vessels. A compact, lightweight, and durable drone launcher designed for small watercraft would expand the capabilities of law enforcement officers when conducting search and rescue or surveillance missions.

Our
Services

Planning

Concepts

Design

Construct

Where We Started
and
Where We Are Going

The Reason

Our experience from working for the United States Navy as engineers heavily influenced our choice of design project. We knew we wanted to create something useful for our law enforcement officers and we wanted a project that would allow us to be out on the water!

The Idea

After doing extensive market research, we came across some companies who make land-based drone launchers. As a Florida based team, we knew we wanted to create a drone launcher designed for the marine environment.

The Design

Our team has completed the design of the launcher system and the design has been extensively reviewed by engineers from our local industry.

The Prototype

We are currently working to construct a prototype of the launcher system and we expect to have a functional prototype by July of 2023.

Phase I: Design
Renderings
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Concept Launcher Mounted to Boat
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Newest CAD Rendering
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FEA Of Launcher Body
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Top View Of Launcher On A Boat
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CAD Model of Mounting Clamp
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Original Concept Sketch
Phase II: Build
Construction Process
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Mounting Pully System
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Mounting Drone Sled
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Launcher System Mounted to Boat
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Inside View Of Launcher On A Boat
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Completed Assembly Rear View
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Completed Assembly Side View
Meet our
Team
Team Leader
Brody Baker
Mechanical Engineer
Connor Barrett
Mechanical Engineer
Richard Garcia
Mechanical Engineer
Alex Moeller
Collaboration
Who Is This Product For?
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Our team has been working closely with the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission to design a launcher capable of interfacing with a variety of their patrol boats.

Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission
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The easily adaptable design makes the launcher perfect for recreational or professional use. The launcher is capable of supporting drones with internal payloads as well as surveillance suites.

Civilian Market
First Test Launch of Assembled Prototype
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Intermediate Project Review

On June 27th, our team will be presenting an intermediate project review for phase 2 of the project. (Event Over)

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Prototype Demonstration Video

On July 21st, the Maritime Drone Launcher team will be releasing a demonstration video of the functional prototype. The video will be uploaded here on our website.(Event Over)

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Final Design Presentation And Prototype Reveal

On July 28th 2023, our team will be presenting our final design presentation at FSU Panama City. The presentation will include an overview of the design process as well as a reveal of the final prototype. We would love to see you there!

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Design Review Presentations
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Design Review 1

Design Review 1 presentation covers the initial concept generation and cost estimation.

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Design Review 2

Design Review 2 presentation covers the concept selection, component selection, and CAD design.

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Final Design Review Presentation of Phase 1

The Phase 1 Final Design Review discusses all of the work done in Phase 1 of the project.

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Final Project Review

The Final Project Review Presentation covers the entirety of the project from the start of phase one to the end of phase two.

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Contact Us
Location

4750 Collegiate Dr, Panama City, FL 32405

Phone Number

(850) 896-3048

Email Address

dbrodybaker@gmail.com

pc.fsu.edu

https://pc.fsu.edu/