spider-like drone made to deliver beer cans drops them using mini parachutes

Stratos Beer’s delivery drone comes with mini parachutes

Stratos Beer’s concept spider-like MK1 drone delivers canned drinks anywhere and drops them on-site using individual mini parachutes. Comprising a central keg-looking body for storage and a series of foldable propeller arms, the beer delivery drone with parachutes can land on different types of surfaces using the controlled electric motors powered by a rechargeable battery system. Since it is a drone, sensors for navigation and automatic stabilization during flight are included to make sure that users safely receive their cans of beers and drinks.

The beer delivery drone with parachutes works using the dedicated Stratos App, which lets users place orders. It locates them using GPS and sends flight instructions to the drone. Once a location is confirmed, the flying device departs from a distribution point carrying either cans or a mini keg. The app also includes tracking and status updates so the user can see when the drone is approaching, and the navigation is based on autonomous drone mapping systems that calculate flight paths and avoid obstacles. The beer delivery drone with parachutes is made of aerospace-inspired materials and carbon fiber, and its parts are molded and combined with aluminum joints. The internal cooling system inside the storage bay keeps the cans of beer cold during flight.

all images courtesy of Stratos Beer

Autonomous flying device with foldable propeller arms

The MK1 flying device by Stratos Beer can deliver canned drinks in two formats. The first option is for individual cans, with each drone able to carry up to eight cans at once. These containers are held in a custom-built internal compartment that releases them one by one. When the drone reaches the delivery point, the cans are dropped using mini parachutes, slowly coming down to allow the cans to land without damage. The system also includes sensors that calculate height and wind direction before release to make sure each lands near the user. The second delivery format is designed for events or gatherings. In this case, the drone carries a 5-liter mini keg instead of cans.

The barrel is locked into a circular mount that keeps it steady during flight. When it arrives, the device lands instead of dropping the keg, then the folding arms of the beer delivery drone with parachutes adjust to form a stable base so it can rest on uneven surfaces. The keg itself is cylindrical and includes a small internal pump and rotating handles for easy pouring, made from stainless steel with reinforced side brackets for secure attachment during flight. Once on the ground, the keg can be detached and used immediately. After the event, the drone is programmed to collect the empty keg and return it to the distribution point. So far, there’s no news yet on the commercial and prototype production of Stratos’ beer delivery drone with mini parachutes.

the central body follows the shape of a keg

there are four foldable propeller arms installed

surface view of the flying device

the foldable arms double as a stand when the device is not in use

detailed view of the device

there’s a handle on top so users can carry it

the flying device can also deliver a keg for parties

project info:

name: MK1 Drone

design: Stratros Beer | @stratosbeer

designers: Benjamin Miller, Mason Watson, Tyler Bask

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edited by: matthew burgos | designboom

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