Automated hive for emergency drone
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Everdrone AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 590 820 |
| Project duration | December 2020 - November 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Drones |
| Call | Drones for a safer society |
Important results from the project
The goal of the project was to set requirements, develop and test a working prototype of an automated ground station, specially adapted for emergency drones. The project has delivered in line with expectations and the goal has been achieved. It should be emphasised that the project has led to a product which, in combination with Everdrone´s existing technology platform, already constitutes a saleable offer with a first completed deal.
Expected long term effects
The expected effect of the project was to solve a number of operational and technical challenges that constituted barriers for commercialising Everdrone´s offer in a sustainable and scalable way. Thanks to a successful project, in which a new type of ground station adapted for emergency drones have been created, Everdrone has taken an important step towards commercialisation. From a societal perspective, the project is enabling public safety organisations to integrate autonomous drones in their daily activities and create benefits for all citizens.
Approach and implementation
The project has been executed using a pragmatic agile project methodology where budget and time schedule were considered as hard parameters, and the scope as a soft parameter. More specifically, this has meant some compromises with individual requirements, while the overall scope and schedule has essentially been able to be complied with. The project was completely free of serious problems / disruptions which is a sign of an experienced team that has been properly equipped for the task, both knowledgeable and financially.