MTD311 – Drone Technology, Although a Relatively Straightforward, is Seen to Have Great Potential – Interactive Digital Animation Assignment |, Singapore

MTD311: Interactive Digital Animation Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) Questions For SUSS University Students

Question 1

Part 1

Drone technology, although a relatively straightforward, is seen to have great potential as it matures and especially when it’s considered to be a probable alternative to land-based transportation. Although the legal and safety framework in which it is allowed to operate is still very much ongoing, there is no doubt that its ‘personalized-off-the-ground’ transportation potential is evidently high. The business potential has stirred and garnered intense interests as well!

Trials are already happening even as this article is being written. It may not be too far into the near future where you may choose to own a ‘PDT – a Personalized Drone Transporter’ or may, through a mobile phone app, summon one from a nearby depot, pilotless, to your location and ferry you to your destination of choice all through the convenience of control from your mobile device. This will also see major changes to our living, environmental space to accommodate the take-off and landing of PDTs in a safe, orderly and efficient way.

Using Blender 3D create a simulation of your conceptual design and operation of the PDT. In the simulation, you are to ensure the following is clearly shown and demonstrated.

• The PDT has a physically strong, safe and comfortable cabin for 1-2 passenger(s).
• Because of space constraint, only hand-carried baggage is permitted.
• The cabin should have windows that provide all-round, maximum viewing pleasure.
• There should be 2 doors for convenience for entry/exit from the cabin.
• A safety hatch should also be implemented on the cabin for emergency access in the event that the regular doors are no longer available or operable.
•  Its means of propulsion is based on propellers and should be powered by a hybrid power system for flexibility and redundancy i.e. diesel/petroleum-based engine and energy-cell based.
• There should not be less than 4 propeller assemblies on the PDT for safe and efficient operation.
• The propellers assemblies should be very safe with regards to passengers’ movement near and around the propeller assemblies.
• There should be a lighting system, both for interior and exterior use, mirroring those of land-based and airborne vehicles.
• The visual identification and appeal of the PDT should also be considered.
• Any other practical considerations (proposed by the student).

Reference the following:

1. Model and construct the complete PDT’s cabin with relevant and appropriate texture mappings.

2. Model and construct the Propeller Assemblies and the Hybrid Power System of the PDT with the appropriate texture mappings. When completed, both the Cabin with the Propeller Assemblies and Power System should be assembled together as the final PDT.

3. Setup and use Key Frame animation to create a landing and take-off sequence of a single PDT. Consider and include any other demonstration (animation) necessary to show its smooth operations and features with clarity and appeal.

4. Setup and apply Effective Lighting for appealing illumination, creating good contrast and realistic shadows.

5. Setup and use (animate) an Effective Camera to help visualize the operation of the PDT during a landing and a take-off with clarity and appeal.

Part 2

Document and describe your production process in a Report using MS WORD. Include sufficient screenshots to aid your explanation achieving a relevant balance between screenshots and words.