Drone mounted cargo case

grabcad

DESIGN DESCRIPTION: I crafted a weatherproof and adaptable drone-mounted carrying container to hold an assortment of goods. Beginning from the top down, I'll explain its features. On the top of the lid three ergonomic grips facilitate effortless transportation of supplies between the drone and offsite locations. The slots atop are engineered to snap onto commonly used camera mounts found on larger drones currently in use. I chose slots so that the container would be compatible with a wide array of drones, guaranteeing flexibility. As the top glides over the carrying compartment, it seals from the elements. The grooves secure the container in place, permitting users to leave the lid attached to the drone if necessary. Holes predrilled onto the underside of the lid prevent water pooling and reduce the risk of leaks when bolts are utilized. The underside has been ribbed to minimize weight while retaining structural integrity. All surfaces have been optimized to reduce drag while in flight. The main body boasts an inverted-pyramid design, allowing a higher center of gravity to keep weight concentrated closer to the drone, enhancing stability during flight. The dimensions have been maximized within the available printer capabilities. Internally situated tie-down points enable secure transportation for delicate goods. For especially sensitive cargo, a hammock can also be set up. A built-in drain at the base allows easy disposal of contents like seed or fertilizer and simplifies bin cleaning processes. Furthermore, the base includes a fold-out stand facilitating hands-free setup and placement when detached from the drone, ensuring mess-free operation while discharging the contents through its capped opening with quick-disconnect threads printed via 3D technology for simplified maintenance and reassembly, also incorporating an ergonomically shaped cap featuring intuitive design with in-built caution signals for reduced spill risk when used in rain or during the transfer of grain-based materials. MASS REDUCTION: There are two key zones where mass has been optimized within this design. First, by employing ribbed supports within the lid, I minimized its solid volume from 3780 centimeters cubed to just 1760 centimeters cubed without jeopardizing structural integrity. Consequently, the resulting reduction of mass far exceeded 50%, creating an even more weight-efficient construct. The other focal area for minimizing mass involves the design specifications and requirements in relation to printing processes: instead of fabricating the walls with complete thickness, 1mm wall structures utilizing around 60-80% infill volume will be achieved using most standard 3D printers available. As this creates hollowness in these critical support structures within our transporting device container; its overall weight significantly decreased while doubling as an isolation tool providing enhanced resilience towards accidental penetration damage and better protection against various forms of leakage when needed by incorporating more comprehensive material safety techniques that provide further reinforcement to both contained products inside your transporting module.