The Helicopter was designed to demonstrate the potential to add a real-time camera streaming system (with remote desktop availability), night vision, and multiple sensory devices, such as a temperature sensor, to existing helicopters in operation.
These types of systems have the possibility of improving the safety of pilots, as well as giving them the ability to make additional strategic decisions with their available equipment.
The Helicopter was constructed using a combination of additive manufacturing techniques and embedded computing devices, such as 3D printing with PLA plastic and the integration of a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno.