A simple low cost AFV solution would provide an attractive alternative to several

civilian applications where a helicopter would traditionally be used. Practical applications

could include: traffic surveillance, aiding search and rescue operations, looking out for

forest fires, etc.

The objective of this thesis is to build and experiment with a low cost prototype AFV.

This involves constructing a vehicle control system, as well as evaluating various design

features and building materials.

The vehicle will be propelled using four motors and propellers mounted to a fuselage.

The design details will be discussed more extensively later in the thesis