This week we have been working on our initial prototype. Our major goal with this version of the prototype is to get the flow of information down from the sensors to the database. We have been able to get a basic database server up and running which we can query and save entries to. In addition, we have been able to get data from the RFID tags. We are now working on client connections to the server which will be able to access and modify data entries through a WLAN. This way we will be able to send data collected from tags to the database wirelessly.

At our last meeting, our coach Dr. Bobda provided us with a GSM device to connect via internet rather than the Wi-Fi module we were planning on using for the initial prototype. This would make more sense to use for the prototype since the drone will not be using a Wi-Fi connection but rather a cellular connection in the field.

The GPS and Wi-Fi modules that we ordered have arrived and we will be working on testing them and integrating them into the other components of the system for this upcoming week. We will also look into using the GSM device as a means of connecting to the server for the initial prototype.