Have you ever had a problem finding a drone that suits all your needs? If this is the case, then a group of MIT’s students has the invention which could solve your problem. Thanks to their interactive program, it may soon be possible for everyone to build their own drone, even without any technical background.
Five students from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) created a prototype of a system that could help anyone design and build a drone which matches their exact criteria. The program would allow you to design a drone based on your precise needs, such as payload, fly time, battery function, and even cost. They created the system as well as several drones to demonstrate the creation process.
The process goes through five stages:
This system is still in its prototype stage, but according to the results, it seems that in near future it may become available to everyone. In fact, this is precisely the intention of the system’s makers. If it comes to life, each of us may be able to build our own drone, based completely on our needs, preferences and budget – and all this can be done in only one hour. If this system comes to life, it may bring a revolution for photographers and videographers, and make some significant changes in the drone market.
What do you think? Would you build your own drone or you prefer buying one? Do you think this invention could change the market and bring novelty to the lives of photographers and videographers? Share your thoughts in the comments. [Computational Multicopter Design via No Film School]
