The Dizzy-n-Copter Project
A rotating tricopter for stable indoor sensing and real-time telemetry
A rotating tricopter for stable indoor sensing and real-time telemetry
The Dizzy-n-Copter is a lightweight indoor tricopter designed to maintain controlled rotational motion while achieving stable flight. Unlike traditional drones, this system continuously spins around its vertical axis, enabling low-cost 360 Degrees environmental sensing without the need for complex mechanical scanning systems.
The platform integrates a flight controller, brushless motors, and a custom ESP32-based system for real-time telemetry and wireless communication. A Time-of -Flight (ToF) sensor is used for altitude control and object detection, allowing the drone to operate safely in indoor environments.
Key features of the system include controlled spin rate (~60 RPM), real-time data streaming via Bluetooth, and fail-safe mechanisms such as automatic landing on low battery or signal loss. The design emphasizes affordability, safety, and efficient sensing, making it a practical alternative to more expensive LiDAR-based solutions.
Watch our showcase video!
This is where our initial project idea first stemmed from.
Download DocumentOur mid-semester progress report and project milestones.
Download ReportRead about our research and how we will be bringing the project to life.
Download ReportMid-semester demonstration of our working prototype.
WatchIncludes final working demo and requirement validation.
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