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2026 University Design Project

CARGO CUB.

Cargo Cub is a modular payload drone designed for flexible transport, using interchangeable cargo modules to adapt to different delivery needs.

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4 Weeks

Solo Project

Project Brief

Design a modular drone that makes delivery more adaptable, efficient, and accessible.

What if one drone could do everything?

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MUST adapt to the cargo, not the other way around.

MUST transform for different missions.

Research

MARKET OPTIONS

Once the main problems were identified, existing solutions were analyzed to better understand the current market and design opportunities.

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Key Insights

Drones Carry, Not Adapt

Fixed Frames Limit Payloads

Most current drones, like DJI models, are built around a fixed body and camera-first platform. They can carry payloads, but the cargo usually has to fit the drone, rather than the drone adapting to different package sizes, shapes, or delivery needs.

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Payloads Are Too Fixed

Most drones are designed around one main use, making it hard to carry different package sizes or mission-specific cargo.

01

Payloads Are Too Fixed

Most drones are designed around one main use, making it hard to carry different package sizes or mission-specific cargo.

02

Loading Is Inefficient

Attaching cargo often requires straps, mounts, or custom setups, which slows down use and creates room for error.

02

Loading Is Inefficient

Attaching cargo often requires straps, mounts, or custom setups, which slows down use and creates room for error.

03

Payload Balance Is Risky

When cargo weight is uneven, the drone’s center of gravity can shift, making flight less stable and increasing the chance of accidents.

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Payload Balance Is Risky

When cargo weight is uneven, the drone’s center of gravity can shift, making flight less stable and increasing the chance of accidents.

Features

Defining Cargo Cubs purpose.

One drone, Infinite Missions.

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Auto CG Alignment

Automatically balances payload weight for safer, more stable flight.

Auto CG Alignment

Automatically balances payload weight for safer, more stable flight.

Smart Payload Detection

Detects cargo weight and adjusts flight settings.

Smart Payload Detection

Detects cargo weight and adjusts flight settings.

Smart Payload Detection

Detects cargo weight and adjusts flight settings.

Smart Payload Detection

Detects cargo weight and adjusts flight settings.

Adaptive Mission Modes

Switches between delivery, emergency, fragile, and utility tasks.

Adaptive Mission Modes

Switches between delivery, emergency, fragile, and utility tasks.

Adaptive Mission Modes

Switches between delivery, emergency, fragile, and utility tasks.

Adaptive Mission Modes

Switches between delivery, emergency, fragile, and utility tasks.

Sketching

INITAL IDEATION

Sketching new drone body forms to explore Cargo Cub’s shape, proportions, and modular payload-focused design language.

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PROTOTYPING

Uses 6061 aluminum for the modular payload housing because it is lightweight, strong, durable, and easy to prototype.

The payload rests on four pancake load sensors that read weight distribution. An internal motor then slides it forward or back to balance the center of gravity for safer flight.

Custom Lithium-Ion Battery

Designed a custom battery layout to fit the drone’s compact frame while supporting longer flight time and balanced weight distribution.

Autonomous GPS Flight

Cargo Cub can take off, navigate, and fly between set locations using GPS, reducing manual control and improving delivery efficiency.

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Frame Assembly

Custom Lithium-Ion Battery

Coding using Betaflight

First Test Flight

Automatic CG Alignment

Perfect balance, every payload.

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