How much weight can a drone lift and carry?

Several industries have explored the possibility of delivering a variety of goods with a drone. For example, a drone delivery system has been used in African countries to deliver medicines and blood supplies to remote areas. Also, delivery companies, such as Amazon, have explored delivering packages with drones instead of ground transportation.

Several factors need to be considered when developing a drone delivery system, such as power, weather conditions, aerodynamics, size, and weight.

In this activity, students will play the role of a drone delivery system researcher focusing on weight to design a platform that efficiently delivers the maximum number of pennies from one point to another.