● Worked on a 5-person team to build an autonomous, drone-catching UAV
● Tested and refined the drone's net launcher to ensure reliable UAV capture
● Designed the next-generation ground station for the drone-in-a-box system
● Rebuilt the ground station from scratch while maintaining its aesthetic and materials
● Redesigned the ground station's mechanisms to improve reliability and durability
● Applied DFM/DFA to the ground station for high-volume production
● Improved the ground station's environmental protection for long-term outdoor storage
● Engineered the docking interface governing how the drone mates with its ground station
● Analyzed, tested, and iterated on the net launcher using a custom test setup
● Designed jigs that position and align components during assembly, improving fit and repeatability
● Collaborated on integrating and testing the full Iron Drone system
● Reduced the ground station's assembly time from 2 weeks to 2 days
● Decreased drone deployment time to 1 second by improving the ground station's door mechanism
● Enabled long-term drone storage by improving the environmental protection of the ground station
● Extended the drone's net launcher range
● Simplified assembly and integration by designing jigs that position and align components for technicians
● Engineering contributions used in Iron Drone systems sold globally for $25M+
● System showcased by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Unleashing American Drone Dominance event