School of Engineering Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 163 Ambular: An Emergency Response Drone Supervisor: LI Larry / MAE Student: SHYAMSUKHA, Hrishita / AE Course: UROP 1100, Spring This UROP project advances the development of drones designed to revolutionize emergency medical services (EMS). A drone model underwent comprehensive evaluation to explore its aerodynamic capabilities and potential as an EMS vehicle. Through wind tunnel testing of a 3D-printed prototype, our research team successfully measured lift and drag forces across various speeds and angles of attack. The lift performance demonstrated excellent correlation with theoretical predictions, validating the fundamental design principles. The drag analysis revealed interesting patterns that open exciting opportunities for further optimization. Building on these encouraging results, the project has identified innovative design enhancements and established clear research pathways. Future developments will focus on refined aerodynamic analysis, incorporating additional exterior components to create an even more efficient and capable EMS drone platform.
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