DHL Parcelcopter 2.0
Research campaign in the Northsea: Norddeich to Juist
Challenge
- implementation of the fully automatic flying DHL parcelcopter, incl. Start and Landing
- distance of 12 kilometres requires operation beyond visual line of sight
- to supply the pharmacy of Juist with urgently needed medicines
- regular basis, serving real needs over a period of 3 months
Based on the safe and highly reliable Microdrones MD4-1000, the DHL Parcelcopter was adapted and optimized to be operated beyond visual line of sight in the harsh North Sea weather conditions.
Tasks
- Improving navigational accuracy for precise automatic take-off and landing
- Incorporating safety concepts and emergency landing into the autopilot
- Improving Control algorithms for enhanced performance and enhanced robustness
- Integrating Longe Range modules with redundant base stations
The permit to fly was granted by the following German authorities
- Lower Saxony's Ministry for Economics, Labor and Transport
- German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure
- Air Traffic Management: DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
- National Park Wadden Sea