Springit Drone Carrier

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The dimensions and the shape of the container were selected to comply with the competition regulations defined.The container was designed to attach to a drone similar to that of Flirtey's drone (https://www.flirtey.com/), which uses a pulley and chain system to lower the container into desired destinations. In this way, the design is intended to be fixed to the drone using a carabiner clasping mechanism. The box was also designed to have external locks fasten the metal loops together to keep the container shut. The bottom of the case was designed with springs to absorb shock and g-force contributions as the container is lifted. Commercial drones can be expected to reach a maximum speed of 31 m/s (70 mph)[1], assuming this speed can be reached in a span of 1 minute the drone can undergo a max acceleration of 0.521 m/s^2.Under this acceleration the drone can be expected to experience a g-force of 1.153 kg.Stainless steel was selected for hinges, handles and springs due to its high durability and resistance to corrosion. Polypropylene was selected for the casing due to its strength, cost effectiveness and resistance to corrosion (i.e precipitation). [1] https://www.dronerush.com/how-fast-can-a-drone-fly-science-of-flight-10953/