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D-Powerpad: Self configurable renewable Powered Autonomous Drone Charging Station with battery swapping system

Innovator Details

Innovator
Dr. Eswaramoorthy K V
Co-Developer / Co-Innovator
Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry Dr. Prakash Kodali

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The project develops an autonomous drone charging station with CNC-based battery swapping, precision landing using IR beacons and computer vision, and a balanced LiPo charger. It includes a solar-powered charger with MPPT for uninterrupted power, a docking mechanism to center drones on pads, and culminates in a prototype demonstration at TIHAN Testbed.
Funding Organization
Funding Organization
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Quick Information
TRL: Technology Readiness Level
5
TIH Name
TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad
Status
completed
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