Abstract:

3D printing is one of the most widely used tools for prototyping. The printing parameters determine the precision, quality, and weight of the final product. This work presents the application of 3D printing to produce a drone designed for seed dispersion in large or hard-to-access areas. These characteristics are often found in areas that need reforestation, such as forested areas. The designed drone has a payload capacity of 500 g of seeds and is equipped with a hopper intended to disperse seeds from plant varieties commonly found in regional forests. Preliminary results show that it is possible to disperse seeds over areas of 200 m² and from altitudes of up to 400 meters.