Aerorelief

Inspiration

Zipline drone to deliver blood in Rwanda, Africa. The inspiration for AeroRelief came from the need to help people who don’t have easy access to food and clean water. Many areas, especially rural or disaster-stricken places, struggle with getting these basic necessities. Roads are bad, and supply chains are slow. Using drones to deliver food and water seemed like a smart solution. Drones can avoid roadblocks and reach people faster. AeroRelief was created to help with Zero Hunger and Clean Water and Sanitation, which are goals of the United Nations. The goal is to get food and water to people who need it most. The project aims to use technology to make a real difference in communities that need help.

What it does

AeroRelief delivers food and clean water to people who need it. It uses drones to drop off supplies in places that are hard to reach. People can request food and water through the app or website. The drones also deliver biodegradable water bottles to reduce waste. It helps communities get food and water quickly. The service is aimed at areas with poor infrastructure or after disasters. AeroRelief makes sure that the essentials get to people faster and easier. It also shows nearby clean water sources on an interactive map.

How we built it

(using the coding language 'Python'. We built AeroRelief by starting with the idea of using drones to deliver food and water. First, we created an interactive map using Folium, which shows locations of clean water sources. Then, we designed the app/website where people can enter their location to request food, water, and other supplies. We used Python for the coding, along with libraries like time, random, and webbrowser for simulating the process. To make the delivery system work, we used a simulation of drones instead of actual flying drones. We also added features to let users choose between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options. Finally, we made sure to include a system for tracking the delivery and giving updates, so people know when to expect their supplies.

Challenges we ran into

Making the code profound, and straight-forward, and making sure to take into consideration most challenges that can occur. The challenges with the code included ensuring the map worked smoothly. Using Folium to display water sources was tricky, especially with accurate coordinates. We also had trouble with user input for food choices, making sure users picked the right options and quantities. Simulating the drone delivery process was difficult since we couldn’t test real drones, so we had to rely on time delays and random events. Making the program easy to use for people with limited tech knowledge was also challenging. Finally, error handling for things like invalid input took extra time to get right.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re proud of making a working drone delivery system that brings food and clean water to people. The interactive map we created helps users find nearby water sources. We also built a system where people can request vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Another accomplishment is adding biodegradable water bottles to reduce waste. Plus, we included real-time tracking for deliveries, so users can see updates and estimated arrival times. These achievements show how we’re using technology to help those in need. Coding this with just one idea

What we learned

Coding better, putting ourselves in other's shoes and thinking about how it would be for them to get access to these. We learned a lot while building AeroRelief. First, we realized how important it is to test and simulate things when you can’t actually use real drones. We also learned that user input can be tricky, especially when you need to make sure it’s accurate, like with food choices or location. Working with mapping tools like Folium showed us how to visualize data, but also how hard it can be to keep everything up to date. Another lesson was how important it is to make the program easy to use, especially for people who might not be familiar with technology. Lastly, we learned that error handling is key to making sure the program runs smoothly and doesn’t crash with wrong inputs.

What's next for Aerorelief

Next for AeroRelief, we plan to launch real drone deliveries to replace the current simulation. We want to expand to more areas, especially those with limited access to food and clean water. We’ll also work on making the app/website easier to use, adding features like multilingual support. Our goal is to partner with local organizations to understand community needs better. In the future, we aim to use solar-powered drones and work with local farmers for more sustainable food delivery. We’re focused on growing and providing faster, more reliable help to those in need. Continue on our path, and deliver more and expand. Aerorelief is a replication of 2 of the UN's goals, 'Zero Hunger' and 'Clean Water and Sanitation' Keeping both these goals in mind, we came up with the idea of Aerorelief. Wireframe: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGieUSoNh4/sz6R-svdIdqioIfnvXw8hw/edit

Resources used: Canva Replit United Nations website International Institute for Sustainable Development Youtube videos regarding these topics: Zero Hunger, and Clean Water and Sanitation

Built With

• python
• replit.com