Drill Drone

Customers initial situation
The customer had an idea for an innovative application of multirotor aircraft, including a utility model. He wanted a flying demonstrator as a proof of concept.

Special challenges
The drilling module had to be completely designed from scratch with low weight and small size, as such a product was not available on the market.

Custom solution
A demonstrator was built and tested in flight to show that the concept was fundamentally feasible. Additionally, a theoretical study was conducted to identify the limits of the concept regarding ceiling material and the size of the aircraft.

Success Measurement
With the insights gained from the flight test, the customer can further pursue the idea and better assess what is feasible. Furthermore, the results are helpful in increasing visibility when searching for additional project partners. A report on the project was also published in the German magazine “Drones”.

Customer
Christoph Kunz, Inspirationsquelle, Germany

Year
2022

Project duration
12 weeks

Engineering services
– Concept study on the feasibility of drilling in building ceilings using multirotor aircraft
– Design and construction of a flying prototype
Autopilot adaptation for tilting propellers
– Software development for controlling the drill head (coordination of drill motor and feed motor)

Technologies used
– CAD Design
– Software Development
– Prototype Manufacturing
– Flight Testing Campaign