Visual Display- Cargo Status

• Purpose: To visually confirm that the package has been successfully dispatched from the UAV.

• Visual: A green checkmark icon appears on the display, accompanied by a confirmation message stating, “Package Dispatched,” along with a timestamp for reference. Yellow colour displays the cargo delivery in process and it is dispatched.

Auditory Alerts

• ThePurpose: To notify when the UAV is at imminent risk of colliding with the ground or an obstacle, ensuring timely corrective action to avoid impact.

• Audio: A distinct and abrupt sound designed to convey a sense of urgency effectively. The design adheres to key principles such as attention, perception, & memory to enhance usability & safety during drone operations.

Low Battery Warning

• ThePurpose: To provide regular updates on the UAV’s battery level, ensuring the operator stays informed about the remaining power during flight.

• Audio: A recurring low-frequency tone accompanied by a verbal announcement of the battery percentage (e.g., “Battery at 30%”)

  The design follows key principles of attention and perception.

Situational Awareness

• All operator displays have mechanisms to increase situational awareness through:

• Chat box: enables operators to chat amongst themselves.

Mission Initiation Alert

• ThePurpose: To efficiently deliver critical supplies and equipment to disaster-affected regions, overcoming challenges posed by harsh conditions, such as turbulence and low visibility, through innovative UAV technology.

• Audio: A concise, attention-grabbing tone followed by a robotic voice stating,

“Package dispatched from UAV.”

Visual Display

Autopilot Alert

• Purpose: To notify the operator when the autopilot system is activated or deactivated.

• Visual: A blinking red indicator light signals the change in autopilot status, supplemented by a dynamic label on the display that switches between

“AUTOPILOT ON” (green)

and

“AUTOPILOT OFF” (red).