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Critical Reflection

 3.1 At the start of this module, as articulated in my second blog post titled "Descriptive Reflection," I identified two key objectives: to overcome my hesitation in voicing doubts and to effectively apply communication skills in real-world scenarios. These goals aligned with my broader aspiration to engage confidently in discussions and enhance my ability to simplify complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences. To achieve these objectives, I actively participated in group discussions and presentations, using these platforms to share insights and raise questions, even when uncertain. Initially challenging, these efforts gradually enhanced my confidence in expressing ideas and seeking clarification. Feedback from peers and instructors further refined my communication skills, helping me focus on clarity, conciseness, and audience engagement. I also learned to tailor my explanations of technical concepts to ensure accessibility for varied audiences. Critical thinking was...
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Project Contributions

 I did the minutes of the meetings, and will create a template of the minutes to allow faster creation of future minutes. I also help to refine the text so that it’ll be suitable and easier to present by the presenters. I also sourced out some real life examples that we can use and also allows people to understand the idea clearly. Updates as of 01/11/2024 Did some comparisons of Zipline drones and a similar company that I had found online. To begin, I used ChatGPT to first find some other companies that also operate drones as a delivery service in SEA and gotten an Indonesian Company named Garuda IO.  Proceeded towards their website to see what information they have on their drone and found out that their drone [Cerena X8] while is a technically a tilt rotor, it does not have proper lift generating devices such as wings. Although the drone is technically different, I did a quick comparison of performance statistics of both just to have a quick idea in the differences. The mai...
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Reader Response Draft #3

In the swiftly evolving realm of modern warfare, commercial drones such as the DJI Mavic 3 Pro have emerged as pivotal tools, transforming the execution of tactical operations and allow the DJI Magic 3 Pro to dominate conflict zones with their range, flight time, cost of operations, and versatility. As mentioned on the official DJI Webpage   (DJI, n.d.) , the flagship model of the Mavic 3 line, priced around USD$2,000, offers a special 3-axis gimbal tri-camera system, a 360 ° -degree sensor suite. The tri – camera system contains a main 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera that can capture up to 20 MP still shots and record footage up to 50fps with 2 additional telephoto cameras of 70mm focal length, giving a 3x zoom, while the other, of 166 mm focal length, allows the user to take footage at 7x zoom and at 4k60 resolution   (Kurkowski, 2023) . Additionally, 3-axis gimbals allow the Mavic 3 Pro to be a stable platform for photography and videography even during dynamic maneuvers execute...
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Reader Response Draft #2

Drones have been used by military forces for decades, one of the earliest military drones, the MQ-1 Predator drone was deployed in conflicts from 1995 onwards   (Morbi, 2011) . However, a new breed of cheaper commercial drones has emerged. In the rapidly changing landscape of modern warfare, commercial drones such as the DJI Mavic 3 Pro have risen to prominence, redefining how tactical operations are conducted. Drones with their flight times, range, remarkable versatility and cost – effective operational capabilities offer militaries a groundbreaking new advantage in reconnaissance and engagement.    One such drone used in the conflict is the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. From the official DJI Webpage   (DJI, n.d.)  , the flagship model of the Mavic 3 line, priced around USD$2,000, offers a special 3-axis gimbal tri-camera system, a 360 ° -degree sensor suite. The tri – camera system contains a main 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera that can capture up to 20 MP still shots and reco...
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Reader Response Draft 1

 Drones have been used by military forces for decades, one of the earliest military drones, the MQ-1 Predator drone was deployed in conflicts from 1995 onwards   (Morbi, 2011) . However, a new breed of cheaper commercial drones has emerged. In the rapidly changing landscape of modern warfare, commercial drones such as the DJI Mavic 3 Pro have risen to prominence, redefining how tactical operations are conducted. Drones with their flight times, range, remarkable versatility and cost – effective operational capabilities offer militaries a groundbreaking new advantage in reconnaissance and engagement.   One such drone used in the conflict is the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. From the official DJI Webpage   (DJI, n.d.) , the flagship model of the Mavic 3 line, priced around USD$2,000, offers a special 3-axis gimbal tri-camera system, a 360 ° -degree sensor suite. The tri – camera system contains a main 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera that can capture up to 20 MP still shots and recor...
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Summary Draft 1 + Thesis

  The “DJI Mavic 3 Pro” webpage from the official DJI (n.d.) shows the various features that the flagship variant of the Mavic 3 possess. Some of the features shown on the webpage are the tri-camera system. The primary camera is a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera that can capture up to 20 MP still shots and up to 50fps of footage. Together with the primary camera, the Mavic 3 Pro has 2 additional telephoto cameras. One, of 70mm focal length, gives a 3x zoom while the other, of 166 mm focal length allows the user to take footage at 7x zoom and at 4k60 resolution ( Kurkowski, 2023 ).The Mavic 3 Pro also boast a sensor suite that allows a 360 degree collision warning, alerting the user to any possible incoming obstacles ( Singh,2023 ). The Mavic 3 Pro also touts an Active Track System that allows the user to select a subject for the drone to follow and keep track of. In order to be a stable platform to make full use of its cameras for photography and videography, the Mavic 3 Pro makes use o...
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Initial Research Pathway of DJI Mavic 3 Drone

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  Initial Pathway of research We choose this topic because it is trendy and drones have an increasing presence in our daily lives. We used GenAI,  ChatGPT to understand the features of DJI Mavic 3. Using ChatGPT, we entered an input of “What is DJI Mavic 3” and “ Help me find source and reference materials regarding DJI Mavic 3 drone such as its features”. Identifying all the features that ChatGPT from our input, the ones that intrigued us which we would like to write about are the drone’s flight performance, the camera system/transmission system and obstacles avoidance. Additionally, we used ChatGPT to help us find some initial research sites that we can begin our work on. Other than the DJI main website, some of the online resources that ChatGPT gave us were: DroneDJ, TechRadar and CNET. With some of the recommended sites, we can go onto Google to spend time reading on the articles and Youtube to watch reviews to understand and see the drone’s features in action. *Edite...
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