FMCW Radar-Based Terrain Following Sensor for Agricultural Drones
Budget: ₹37,500 – ₹75,000 INR
Project Overview
We are looking for an experienced Radar Engineer / Embedded Systems Engineer / RF Design to develop a compact FMCW radar sensor for agricultural UAVs similar to commercial terrain-following radar systems used with Pixhawk and ArduPilot flight controllers.
The objective is to design, prototype, test, and document a radar-based terrain-following sensor capable of accurately measuring the distance between the UAV and ground surface in real time for low-altitude autonomous spraying operations.
Target Applications
• Agricultural spraying drones
• Precision agriculture UAVs
• Autonomous terrain-following flight
• Altitude hold over uneven terrain
• Ground clearance monitoring
Target Specifications
Radar Performance
• FMCW Radar Technology
• Operating Frequency: 24 GHz ISM Band (24.125 GHz preferred)
• Detection Range: 1 m to 30 m minimum
• Distance Accuracy: ±10 cm or better
• Distance Resolution: 0.75 m or better
• Update Rate: 50 Hz minimum
• Ground tracking capability over uneven terrain
Environmental Performance
• Operation in dust, fog, smoke, and light rain
• Outdoor agricultural environment compatibility
• Temperature Range: -20°C to +85°C
• IP67 enclosure design
Electrical Requirements
• Supply Voltage: 5V DC
• Power Consumption: <2W
• UART Communication Interface
• Optional CAN/UAVCAN Interface
Mechanical Requirements
• Weight: <50 g
• Compact PCB and enclosure
• Vibration resistant design suitable for UAVs
Deliverables
• Complete hardware design files
• Schematics
• PCB source files
• BOM with component sourcing
• Antenna design files
• Embedded firmware source code
• Communication protocol documentation
• Test reports
• Integration guide for Pixhawk/ArduPilot
• Manufacturing documentation
• Prototype units
Preferred Skills
• FMCW Radar Development
• RF/Microwave Engineering
• 24 GHz Radar Systems
• Radar Signal Processing
• Embedded C/C++
• STM32 Development
• DSP Algorithms
• Antenna Design
• Altium Designer / KiCad
• ArduPilot/Pixhawk Integration
• UAV Sensor Development
Budget
Open for discussion based on expertise and deliverables.
Please provide:
• Relevant radar development experience
• Similar projects completed
• Team structure
• Estimated timeline
• Development cost estimate
• Examples of FMCW radar products developed
We are looking for an experienced Radar Engineer / Embedded Systems Engineer / RF Design to develop a compact FMCW radar sensor for agricultural UAVs similar to commercial terrain-following radar systems used with Pixhawk and ArduPilot flight controllers.
The objective is to design, prototype, test, and document a radar-based terrain-following sensor capable of accurately measuring the distance between the UAV and ground surface in real time for low-altitude autonomous spraying operations.
Target Applications
• Agricultural spraying drones
• Precision agriculture UAVs
• Autonomous terrain-following flight
• Altitude hold over uneven terrain
• Ground clearance monitoring
Target Specifications
Radar Performance
• FMCW Radar Technology
• Operating Frequency: 24 GHz ISM Band (24.125 GHz preferred)
• Detection Range: 1 m to 30 m minimum
• Distance Accuracy: ±10 cm or better
• Distance Resolution: 0.75 m or better
• Update Rate: 50 Hz minimum
• Ground tracking capability over uneven terrain
Environmental Performance
• Operation in dust, fog, smoke, and light rain
• Outdoor agricultural environment compatibility
• Temperature Range: -20°C to +85°C
• IP67 enclosure design
Electrical Requirements
• Supply Voltage: 5V DC
• Power Consumption: <2W
• UART Communication Interface
• Optional CAN/UAVCAN Interface
Mechanical Requirements
• Weight: <50 g
• Compact PCB and enclosure
• Vibration resistant design suitable for UAVs
Deliverables
• Complete hardware design files
• Schematics
• PCB source files
• BOM with component sourcing
• Antenna design files
• Embedded firmware source code
• Communication protocol documentation
• Test reports
• Integration guide for Pixhawk/ArduPilot
• Manufacturing documentation
• Prototype units
Preferred Skills
• FMCW Radar Development
• RF/Microwave Engineering
• 24 GHz Radar Systems
• Radar Signal Processing
• Embedded C/C++
• STM32 Development
• DSP Algorithms
• Antenna Design
• Altium Designer / KiCad
• ArduPilot/Pixhawk Integration
• UAV Sensor Development
Budget
Open for discussion based on expertise and deliverables.
Please provide:
• Relevant radar development experience
• Similar projects completed
• Team structure
• Estimated timeline
• Development cost estimate
• Examples of FMCW radar products developed