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FALCONEYE: TACTICAL SURVEILLANCE & DELIVERY DRONE
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, are becoming increasingly significant in various sectors due to their ability to perform tasks that are dangerous, timeconsuming, or difficult for humans to handle manually. This project focuses on the design and development of a Surveillance and Light Cargo Carrier Drone that integrates real-time monitoring capabilities with small-scale payload transportation. The system is built on a quadcopter platform powered by brushless DC motors and regulated using electronic speed controllers for stable and efficient flight. A flight controller serves as the core intelligence unit, ensuring balance, stability, and responsiveness to remote control inputs. A wireless FPV/HD camera enables live video transmission, allowing the operator to observe distant or inaccessible areas for security and inspection purposes. In addition to surveillance, the drone is equipped with a servo-actuated payload carrying mechanism, capable of delivering lightweight items such as medical supplies, emergency kits, or essential goods in areas affected by disasters, conflict, or limited accessibility. The system aims to reduce human risk, lower operational cost, and improve efficiency in field operations such as border monitoring, search and rescue, agricultural observation, and disaster response. Its modular design allows customization and scalability based on specific use-case requirements. Overall, the proposed drone offers a cost-effective, flexible, and practical aerial solution that combines real-time situational awareness with reliable light- cargo delivery capability.
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