DJrone - Party2Go

Inspiration

Inspired by the lack of colors in a party. Lights are generally in a fixed location and we wanted to increase the vibe of the atmosphere!

What it does

Pairs with an arduino mega 2560 with LEDs to create a "lit" atmosphere. The connection occurs through Bluetooth and is meant for DJs to control the drone while they fuel the party. A pc-based app controls three different settings for lights and setting the tone.

How we built it

We first created the drone from scratch, using separate components like ESCs, brushless motors, a carbon fiber frame, and a LiPo battery. We converted the drone for FPV use, allowing a first-person experience of the party you're inspiring! We then developed Bluetooth integration with an Arduino Mega2560, using the Arduino IDE and Progression IDE to develop a pc-based application. The app controls three separate modes for the experience: mode 1: a casual lighting experience, mode 2: a police-light vibe to the lights, mode: 3 a strobe, and rainbow effect for the lights. These modes paired perfectly with the drone.

Challenges we ran into

We planned on developing an ios app for the project but the Bluetooth module we had on hand was Bluetooth 2.0. We learned the hard way that ios only works with Bluetooth 4.0+, so we had to improvise and create a PC-based application.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

For most of us, it was our first time building an FPV drone and also integrating bluetooth connection between hardware.

What we learned

FPV drone build
Integrating Bluetooth
Designing Applications using Kitra
Flutter :) (thx for the workshops!)
Swift & bluetooth 4.0

What's next for DJrone - Party2Go

Color coding commands for partygoers to convey important messages during the heat of the party.
Sound to enhance the party experience and promote important messages