The research work needs to leverage on key existing facilities and equipment to facilitate its implementation. A summary of the capacities possessed includes
Workstations: Fitted with state-of-the-art 48GB of GPU to facilitate heavy computation that the I based computer vision algorithms will need
Fabrication studio: workspace with electronic prototyping tools needed for engineering the drone chassis development with 3D printers, CNC machines
The following equipment, materials and facilities available in Obafemi Awolowo University will be used in the execution of the project:
⦁ 200 MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
⦁ Digital power supply units
⦁ Zhengzhou Baiwei 80 W Laser cutter
⦁ ACHI IR6500 infrared BGA Soldering Rework Stations
⦁ Field strength meter
⦁ PCB assembly station
⦁ Ultimaker II 3D printer
⦁ 3D scanners
Equipment and Materials available in nearby institutions
⦁ Field GPS receivers (FUTA)
⦁ Spectra-radiometer (FUTA)
⦁ CORE station receiver (FUTA)
⦁ ArcGIS GIS software with full license (FUTA)