Aim:

To create a meaningful drone design based on a real-world use case using empathy and creativity.

Requirements:

• Chart paper or A3 drawing sheet

• Sketch pencils, colors, and markers

• Brainstorm worksheet (for listing user challenges)

• Reference images of real drones (optional)

Steps:

Step 1 – Choose Your User

Pick one user category:

• Farmer

• Doctor

• Delivery agent

• Rescue worker

• Environmentalist

Think: What problems does this person face every day?

Example: A doctor may struggle to reach patients during floods.

Step 2 – Identify the Challenge

List 2–3 problems your user faces.
Example for a farmer:

• Fields are too large to inspect daily.

• Pesticide spraying is time-consuming and unsafe.

Engineers start by understanding pain points before designing.

Step 3 – Imagine Your Drone

Think of how a drone could solve one or more of these problems.

Ask yourself:

• What should my drone be able to do? (deliver, spray, map, lift)

• What special features will it have? (camera, sensor, hook, thermal scanner)

• What size and shape will it be?

Step 4 – Sketch the Concept

• Draw your drone with labeled parts and functions.
  Example: Propellers, camera, delivery box, sensors, GPS module.

• Write a short paragraph describing how it works.

• Add color or shading to make it visual and clear.

Tip: Label every innovation feature (like “foldable arms” or “solar-powered battery”).

Step 5 – Present to Class

• Share your drone design and tell your classmates:

  • Who it helps.

  • What problem it solves.

  • Why it’s meaningful.

• Optionally, vote for the most creative or useful idea.

Example Concept: “AgroFly 3000”

• User: Farmer

• Problem: Manual crop spraying is time-consuming and unsafe.

• Solution: AgroFly 3000 uses sensors to detect crop health and spray pesticide evenly.

Features: Solar charging, auto-return, weather sensors.