RobotX24 Journey

Since RobotX 2022, we have been diligently working to refine and enhance our vehicle in preparation for RobotX 2024. Our efforts can be categorized into three main phases:

Phase One: Software and Flaw Detection (September – December 2023)

We conducted extensive testing with the skeleton drone, focusing not only on evaluating the software stack but also on identifying current flaws and areas for improvement.

Phase Two: Fabrication and Testing of Jellyfish 2.0 Iteration 1 (January – February 2024)

The first iteration of Jellyfish 2.0 was fabricated and tested to assess whether the identified flaws had been corrected and to further refine the design in preparation for the next iteration.

Phase Three: Optimization and Development of Jellyfish 2.0 (Mid - Late 2024)

The new and improved Jellyfish 2.0 brought significant advancements, including improved control, enhanced stability, and more precise flight patterns and trajectories.

Check out our Jellyfish 2.0 blog here! Click here for BBASV 4.0's timeline!
The Journey
Sep - Dec 2023

Testing with skeleton drone

We started our drone development by doing some software testing using the skeleton drone to not only see what exactly was lacking, but also for software to be able to test physically
Jan - Feb 2024

Testing Jellyfish 2.0 Iteration 1

We moved on to our first iteration of the Jellyfish in this iteration and found out quite a few flaws that needed to be fixed. We spent the next few months refabricating the frame and shell in preparation for the second iteration
Jun 2024

Preparation for Jellyfish 2.0

After months of preparation, we are already to test our new iteration of the drone, the Jellyfish 2.0
13 June 2024

Successful Flight Test?

The drone managed to take off today! However, the drone crashed into a tree due to strong winds and was partially destroyed. Back to the drawing board to get it fixed.
16 - 18 July 2024

First Flight Test Again

The repaired drone now not only could take off, but was also a lot more stable compared to the previous times. We spent this period ensuring that the various movement were up to standard
5 Aug 2024

AprilTag Detection Testing

Today, we tested to see if the drone was able to detect the AprilTag and land. It seemed to be partially working. However, the reflection would affect the landing and cuz the drone to oscillate in the air and prevent it from landing.
17 Aug 2024

Testing different AprilTags

We tested with AprilTags of various sizes, the larger ones to test detection from higher altitudes while the smaller ones used to aid the done in the landing process.
6 Sep 2024

Drone Integration with BBASV 4.0

Testing our drone detection capabilities in conjuction with BBASV 4.0!
2 Oct 2024

Drone Landing with BBASV 4.0

After many weeks of preparation, we finally had confidence to test our drone landing in conjuction with the BBASV 4.0.
3 Nov 2024

TO BE CONTINUED

To be Continued, see you all in Sarasota!