Ground independent logistics system
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | GI LIFT AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 300 000 |
| Project duration | June 2020 - February 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovative Startups |
| Call | Innovative Startups step 1 spring 2020 |
Important results from the project
GI Lift AB is developing a ground-independent logistics system, initially focused on forestry. The logistics system consists of a large multicopter hanging under an aerostat which significantly increases the lifting capacity of the system. With a scaled-down version, which is cost-, production- and energy efficient and environmentally friendly (fossil-free), we have demonstrated the possibilities. The objective has been to develop technical and economic conditions for a full-scale demonstrator based on modeling and simulation, verification flights and design work.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The project has generated a first system sketch of an ash retrieval system with three well-defined subsystems, multicopter with aerostat, landing platform and ash spreader. A project group with 10 engineers will work integrated with the goal of producing a complete design and construction basis in the next stage. Modeling and simulation of the multicopter-aerostat combination will be used to optimize the control system for different ambient situations.
Approach and implementation
The project work has included structuring the various parts of the project and establishing an efficient and competent project group. Through close cooperation with the industry, we have gained a good picture of the prioritized need for ash recycling. An important part of the work with an aircraft is to meet eligibility requirements to get it airworthy and ultimately approved. A dialogue with the Swedish Transport Agency is essential since autonomous aircraft is a new type of vehicle, a lot of work is required, especially since our objective is to be able to operate autonomously.