Roadmap
Master plan
Drop system types
Target payload configurations:
- 1 kg present
- 2 kg present
- 2.5 kg present
- 2 small presents (simple dual drop)
- Napalm / warm-gel dropper
- Mines dropper
- Vampire-like system (smaller form factor)
- Infantry packages (multiple sizes)
Related notes also live under Vampire-style system and competitor teardowns.
Platform building blocks
- 3D-printed parts — see 3D models
- Drop system under the drone belly
- Sensors, wires, and activators
- One servo per present where practical
Cost and scale goals
| Category | Goal / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Core objective | Adapt proven ideas to reduce unit cost. |
| Production scale | Target 10×, 30×, and 50× production capacity. |
| System ownership | Develop and own a dual-payload drop system. |
| Dropper cage styles | Explore Butterfly-style and IQOS-style dropper cages. |
| Payload variations | Support presents with different weights and dimensions. |
Electronics (working notes)
| Board | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Nano Arduino clone | ~80 UAH |
| Micro Arduino clone | ~230 UAH |
Servo sourcing notes: Orders.
Near-term work
- Prepare imagery and documentation
- Weigh and scale payloads
- Source servos
- Partner conversations with other units
- 3D modeling iterations
- Disassemble competitor systems for reference
- Print parts and run bench tests
Near-term work
| Workstream | Activities |
|---|---|
| Imagery and documentation | Prepare product imagery, technical documentation, and reference materials. |
| Payload characterization | Weigh payloads and evaluate their dimensions, balance, and scalability. |
| Actuation components | Source suitable servos and assess their performance, availability, and integration requirements. |
| Cross-unit collaboration | Conduct discussions with other units to identify partnership opportunities, shared requirements, and technical dependencies. |
| 3D modeling | Develop and iterate 3D models based on test results, fit checks, and design feedback. |
| Competitive benchmarking | Disassemble competitor systems for reference, with appropriate attention to safety and legal considerations. |
| Prototyping and testing | Print prototype parts and conduct bench tests to evaluate fit, function, durability, and repeatability. |
Reference links
Competitor / market references:
Full competitor photo notes: Competitors.