Design of a weaponized drone munitions system with a bomb simulation using PVC material

Abstract

The advancement of drone technology in the 21st century has experienced tremendous progress. Drones are now utilized not only for military purposes but also in commercial applications, featuring sophisticated systems such as waypoint navigation and automatic camera tracking, and even as a tool for teaching natural sciences to students. The objective of this research is to design a multifunctional armed drone system capable of performing various tasks, such as mapping, reconnaissance, and attack. The outcome of this research is a prototype of an armed drone based on the DJI Matrice 600, equipped with an ammunition release system that can drop payloads at predetermined waypoint coordinates. The ammunition release system has been tested in various configurations, with data from 10 tests indicating that 6 ammunitions exploded, while 4 others failed to explode. The failure of the ammunition to explode was due to the drone's proximity to the target and the uneven terrain of the target area, which hindered the proper functioning of the detonation trigger system.