IDA 2024 NOW OPEN -- Early Bird Deadline May 30, 2024
Share on Social Media
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners
Manta SAR drone , | International Design Awards Winners

Manta SAR drone

UniversityUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China
Lead DesignersChuang Chun-Chuan
Design TeamBingjian Liu, Xu Sun, Luis Moreno Leyva, Xiaogang Yang
Project LocationUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China
Prize(s)Bronze in Office Equipment / Drones, UAVs, Unmanned systems
Entry Description

Manta is a Search and Rescue UAV. Compared to traditional SAR system and equipment, Manta enables to eliminate the risks of search and rescue process. During the searching operation, the detector would access the AIS database to receive a general coordinator of the accident scene to accelerate searching progress, and sending feedback to drone simultaneously.
Each drone can carry 6 lifebuoys that stores in the separate chamber. This design enables to deliver lifebuoy to the victims in different locations.The chosen UAV layout is Vertical takeoff and landing drone.