Drone Platform for Automated Pest Control

Bachelor Thesis (2026)
Author(s)

B.J. Baarda (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

M.Y. Georgiev (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

T.L.P. Jacobs (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

M.F.W. Scheltema (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

M.L.E. Schuurkes (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

L.P.P. van der Klugt (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

J.S. Dijk (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

S.P. Pashkulev (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

D.A.F. Spelt (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

J.N. van Boven (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

Contributor(s)

Frits de Prenter – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

R.W. Vos – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

S. Kilambi – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)

Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Graduation Date
26-06-2026
Awarding Institution
Delft University of Technology
Project
AE3200 - Design Synthesis Exercise
Programme
Aerospace Engineering
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
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Abstract

An extensive trade-off identified a tethered flying duct to be the optimal concept for the required mission. Afterwards, the above-mentioned design methodology was applied while taking into account the sustainability guidelines, together with the specified user requirements. This led to the creation of The Chameleon, a name inspired by the hunting behaviour of a chameleon, which strikes insect prey with its tongue within a fraction of a second.

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