Breakthroughs
The three technological breakthroughs are needed to create ISE:
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Telescopic Needle
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Built-in search engine
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Landing bay
Telescopic Needle
The telescopic needle is meant to provide a safe way to deliver pesticides. The needle is microscopic and precise to the nanometer. The telescopic needle head creates a safer environment in crowded areas. By being telescopic, the needle can reach far beyond the body of the drone, enabling the drone to hover safely at a distance from its target.
Image from Reactive Suspension.
https://www.reactivesuspension.com/product-detail.php?product_id=39
Built-in Search Engine
The built-in search engine will provide the drone’s sensors with a range of images of the invasive. This enables the drone to match the bug or plant in front of it, with the image it was sent to treat. The search engine, because it relies on photos and not on complex coding, allows the drone to be programmed by those who aren’t especially tech-savvy.
Image from Tech Crunch+
https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/09/you-com-lands-20m-series-a-to-reimagine-the-search-engine/
Landing Bay
The landing bay is the drone’s home base. It is waterproof, allowing for the drone to be stored there when not in flight, in most weather conditions. The landing bay contains most of the tools that the ISE needs. It holds the refillable pesticide containers and extra drone batteries. Some tools for easy repairs are also maintained in the landing bay and can be used autonomously. It is home to the search engine. It is where the user will input the invasives they wish to control, and where the drone will receive its orders.