Cyclone Heavy-Lift Firefighting Drone — Mechanical Systems Design

Cyclone Heavy-Lift Firefighting Drone — Mechanical Systems Design

The Cyclone is a heavy-lift multirotor drone designed for a firefighting mission profile, requiring high structural rigidity, environmental durability, and the ability to carry payloads of up to 5 kg. I was responsible for the entire mechanical design of the aircraft, including the airframe, landing...
Airframe structural designLanding-gear geometryPayload mounting and quick-release interfacesFastener interface and fit designSolidWorks part and assembly modelingInterference detection and constraint controlStructural FEAAdditive Manufacturing & MaterialsFDM printing with ASA, CF-reinforced ASA, PETG, and TPUPrint-orientation and layer-strength optimizationWall-thickness and internal-reinforcement designG-code interpretation and modification for print optimizationMulti-material prototyping for structural and damping componentsComposite ManufacturingCarbon-fiber layups using resin moldsStructural component fabrication
Motion Control Camera Rig - Design Project

Motion Control Camera Rig - Design Project

Designed and engineered a 6-degree-of-freedom camera motion-control robot capable of precise spatial positioning and full orientation control for dynamic cinematography applications. Developed a complete SolidWorks assembly with manufacturable drawings, fully defined mates, and integrated kinematic ...
SolidWorks (Assemblies, Mates, Drawings)SolidWorks Simulation (FEA, Modal, Dynamic analysis)Mechanical DesignKinematics & Robotics3D ModelingDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Material SelectionCost Analysis & Engineering EconomicsTolerance Stack-upTechnical DocumentationActuator & Motor SizingMechanism Design (Linkages, Joints, Constraints)Rapid Prototyping Preparation
FPV Drone Development - Personal Project

FPV Drone Development - Personal Project

Designed, assembled, and tuned a fully custom FPV drone integrating carbon-frame construction, brushless motors, ESCs, and LiPo power systems. Developed flight-stabilization algorithms, optimized control responsiveness, and created a mechanically balanced airframe layout through iterative CAD modeli...
SolidWorks (Component Layout, Assembly Design)Python (PID Tuning, Control Algorithms)BLDC Motor SystemsElectronic Speed Controllers (ESCs)LiPo Battery SystemsFlight Controllers & Firmware ConfigurationPID Control TheoryAerial Vehicle DynamicsVibration AnalysisTelemetry ProcessingPrototyping & AssemblySystem Diagnostics and Iterative Optimization
Solar Microgrid Design Project

Solar Microgrid Design Project

Led a 5-person interdisciplinary consulting team to design a sustainable rooftop solar photovoltaic microgrid for the University of Toronto Medical Sciences Building. Developed a comprehensive design proposal integrating photovoltaic and wind systems to achieve a target 5% offset in the building's a...
SolidWorks (Assemblies, Mates, Drawings) Microgrid Design Energy Modeling Python MATLAB (System Simulation) RETScreen (Energy Management) Project Management Leadership Financial Forecasting (Lifecycle Cost Analysis) Design for Sustainability Technical Writing Stakeholder Consultation & Management Thermodynamics & Materials Science Quantitative Analysis & Math Estimations
Reduction Gearbox Prototype – Mechanical Design Project

Reduction Gearbox Prototype – Mechanical Design Project

Designed and prototyped a 16:1 reduction gearbox intended for instructional use in introductory machine design and 3D printing coursework. Developed a complete CAD model and produced a functional 3D-printed prototype to demonstrate gearing fundamentals, tolerancing, and additive manufacturing constr...
SolidWorks (Gears, Assemblies, Engineering Drawings)3D Printing (FDM, Material Selection, Print Optimization)Gear Design Fundamentals (Tooth Profiles, Backlash, Contact Ratio)Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)Tolerance Design and Fit ControlMechanical PrototypingTransmission System DesignCAD-to-Print WorkflowKinematic AnalysisEducational Engineering Documentation