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Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathan Rae Nov 22, 2012. 11 Replies

Over at Pigeon Post Systems were are in the process of setting up an open standards platform for a fully automated package delivery system.Check…Continue

QuadCopter Package Delivery Project

Started this discussion. Last reply by u4eake Oct 28, 2011. 2 Replies

Hi AllI'm new to this website add forum but for a while now I have been developing an idea which will (hopefully) change the way snail mail is delivered and bring postal systems around the world into…Continue

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Andy Goodwin commented on Nathan Rae's blog post Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling
"Kind of related http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/v-bat-uav-demos-autonomous-payload-delivery/   "
Mar 14
Hugues commented on Nathan Rae's blog post Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling
"Hello, Good idea. However you need to work still on improving a way to receive your "packages" on the base (in the video, you obviously had to systematically intervene manually to have the packages be correctly positionned on the…"
Mar 13
Jiaqi Hu commented on Nathan Rae's blog post Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling
" Hi Nathan,We have similar ideas.That's what we've done. our website http://linkall.cc/ "
Mar 12
Brent commented on Nathan Rae's blog post Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling
"Great idea, for the linking look at OpenGrab http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/412473553/opengrab-open-hardware-electro-permanent-cargo-gri"
Mar 12
Nathan Rae posted a blog post

Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling

Here's some research models showing how the Pigeon Post System Smart Case and Smart Coop could interact. Working with the Lego and magnet set up I have realised I need to redesign the smart case top/bottom to be square as the rectangle cross section adds the unneeded complication of orientation.So what's next?  I need some input into how the UAVs and Coops will grip the Smart Case.  It will be a combination of a small neodymium…See More
Mar 12
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Nathan Rae commented on Drone Prepper's photo
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"Hi.  Just a couple of questions.  Where is the center of gravity on this and how is it stable?  Does the rear prop rotate so it points downwards? Nathan"
Mar 8
Nathan Rae replied to Harry Hubbert's discussion Heavy lift quadcopter/hexacopter
"Hi Harry, I've been following this along and I was wondering what it was you were aiming to lift with the beast of a Multi Copter you are building?  Are you going to be lifting and placing breeze blocks or timber for the construction…"
Jan 24
Nathan Rae replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"Hi Edward, I've taken a look at OpenRelief and signed up for the email list.  Where are you based in the UK?  I'd love to meet up to discuss how we can develop our ideas. Nathan"
Nov 22, 2012
Stephen R Mann replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"I predict that in ten to twenty-years, UPS and FedEx will be flying pilotless 747's.  Heck, a CAT-1 airplane can autoland today, and often do.  The pilot doesn't touch the controls until he needs to taxi to the gate.  Not…"
Nov 21, 2012
Edward Strickland replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"have a look at our OpenRelief project based out of UK and Japan. We are building a number of payload carrying Drones. Ed"
Nov 21, 2012
Sam Steeb replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"look at the top of this page"
Sep 30, 2012
Aaron Curtis replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"Hi Nathan, The reason for the winch is that customers cannot be trusted. The delivery system is designed so that the copter will always be out of reach, and if you pull on the string very little force is transferred to the quadcopter. What is the…"
Sep 30, 2012
Nathan Rae replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"Hi Aaron Nice set up you have there!  I don't think winches are the future though it's a good stepping stone! I think i'll use this on the pigeon post blog! Nathan"
Sep 30, 2012
Aaron Curtis replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"Hey, I'm working on getting mine to deliver burritos! Check out my winch: http://youtu.be/wGwa2DG2Cs0"
Sep 19, 2012
Sam Steeb replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"Sure, this is what I would expect. Money is what is driving UAVs into being legal, public and politics are afraid of it. Government and university's are on a short list of groups with big money and influence. The UAV market is a…"
Jul 22, 2012
Dronez replied to Nathan Rae's discussion Multicopter Based Delivery Systems: Any existing projects?
"everything on the "approved" list is either a government entity/agency or major university.  Still not a lot of help for UAV entrepreneurs  "
Jul 22, 2012

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Pigeon Post Smart Case Switching Modeling

Posted on March 12, 2013 at 3:17pm 4 Comments

Here's some research models showing how the …

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Autonomous UAV Delivery System Update

Posted on February 19, 2013 at 9:00am 1 Comment

Following on from this mornings post about delivering cupcakes I thought I'd post a talk I gave last week at the Bootstrap Business Club in Manchester, UK. 

The main conceptual difference between the many Cupcake/Taco/Burrito Copters (including the Matternet idea http://matternet.us/ ) and…

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Pigeon Post Smart Case Update

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:30am 0 Comments

Following on from the Tacocopter post I thought I'd update you on the Pigeon Post Smart Case design.

So I received some feedback from the last version (V 0.1.4) and have added it to my own…

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Like Water Off A Duck's (or Pigeon's) Back!

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 1:43pm 10 Comments

​One of the criticisms of the Pigeon Post system I've heard multiple times is the problem of rain and other adverse weather will have on the electronic systems and on the Smart Cases.  

Now I'm not an materials expert or an electrical engineer but looking at this product demo video, I think I might have just found a solution.*  Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you NeverWet:…

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