VALQARI | Drone Delivery Mailbox
"THE FUTURE OF AIRBORNE DELIVERY IS NOW."
Time
Category
Scope
15 Weeks
Industry Sponsored Project
Team Project - R&D Product
Project Brief
The use of drones have been rapidly growing to vast applications over the years. Valqari is the only drone delivery solution to provide a secure and convenient landing space for both drone and traditional delivery.
Our team was tasked to design the first commercial-grade smart drone mailbox that can send and receive packages, emphasize capacity, ease of use, and minimal power output. become a standard in the Iowa Drone Distribution Network.
Mailbox Requirements
The maximum volume of the package is 3’ x 3’ x 5’
Mailbox must receive, send and sort packages autonomously
Fits up to 8.7’’ x 10.5’’ x 12’'
Max capacity at 15 packages
Max Package Weight: 35kg
Concept Generation
The team generated ideas by using the lotus blossom method before developing concept sketches to apply from the ideas.
Mailbox Features
The drone delivery mailbox has a fully automated system with modular layers that will allow customers to send and receive packages by using an UI system. It can store a variety of shapes and sizes and more packages can be store by adding more layers underground.
Mechanical Arms Features
The drone delivery mailbox has a fully automated system that will have mechanical arms that will be able to grab and transport mail packages from the entrance to the storage area. I designed the mechanical arms and gears system in Solidworks, and utilized ANSYS to conduct simulations and Keyshot for the renderings of the assemblies.
NDA [Patent Contents]
The interior of the drone delivery system, and UX design interface are part of a non-disclosure agreement that serves as a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship with Valqari.