Ecodrone is for air quality research and more
Armanzhan Kuanayev, a student at Satbayev University Automation and Information Technology Institute, has developed EcoDrone project, which is able to collect information about air pollution offline. The drone can fly along a predetermined trajectory, and its size and mobility allow it to collect data on any terrain.
A specially designed application enables not only to control the drone, but also to model and visualize the collected information in the form of three-dimensional models of objects of the surrounding space and terrain.
The installed sensors and software make it possible to evaluate the air quality index based on international AQI (Air quality index) standards, identify pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, particles less than 1.0 micrometer, determine the ozone content, temperature and humidity.
In addition to its basic functions, the drone can also be used for search and rescue operations, mapping and reconnaissance purposes.
The project was implemented in Satbayev University UAV laboratory with the support of National Scientific Laboratory for Collective Use and Spark Lab design and educational laboratory.
