This exciting week of collaboration and innovation didn’t start spontaneously. Prior to their meeting, the students had already engaged in several online exchanges to share ideas and devise plans. It’s fascinating to witness how various disciplines converge in this project. From drone technology and 3D design to electronics, chemistry, and ICT, each field is crucial to the success of Aquadrone.

Valkenburg Lake served as the ideal testing environment for this groundbreaking drone. The prototype is able to follow meticulously programmed waypoints and collect data during its journey. This data is transmitted in real-time to the shore, where the data is converted and presented on a specially designed website. The excitement is palpable as the students collectively put the finishing touches on the Aquadrone prototype. There’s a sense of anticipation and exhilaration in the air as these young engineers put their knowledge and skills to the test to bring a revolutionary piece of technology to life.

This project was made possible with the European fund called Erasmus+. Erasmus+ is a program initiated by the European Union that supports education, training, youth, and sport projects across Europe. It aims to promote cooperation and exchange between institutions, students, and professionals from different countries.

The Aquadrone project not only holds educational value but also contributes to environmental protection. By monitoring water quality and conducting important measurements, potential issues can be detected and addressed early on. This contributes to the preservation of our precious ecosystem and provides valuable insights for future environmental conservation projects. It’s evident that this collaboration between Italian students from ITIS Delpozzo in Cuneo and Dutch students from the Drone Engineering & Operations program in Valkenburg (ZH) is a fertile ground for innovation and progress. It serves as an inspiring example of what can be achieved when talented young minds from different countries and disciplines come together to work on an ambitious project.