1.

Details of proposed outlay

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No. Items Total cost estimated 1st year 2nd year

8.1. Equipment 25 25 0

8.2. Total Capital 25

8.3. Salaries/Allowances 10.46 5.23 5.23

8.4. Consumables 5 3 2

8.5. Travel 2 1 1

8.6. Others 1.5 .75 .75

8.7. Total Recurring

8.8. Total 18.96 9.48 9.48

8.9. Institute overhead 11 11 0

8.10. Grand Total 55 45.48 9.48

2. Outlay for Equipment

Sl. Generic name of equipment and Number Imported/ Estimated cost

No. accessories with make model Indigenous (Rs. Lakhs)
and major specification

1. Quadcopter with GPS and high 2 14

precession camera module
Payload: 20kg
Flight time: 1hr

2. Servo motor or DC motor with 12 2.5

encoder

3. Cleaning Subsystem 2 3
 4. NVIDIA Jetson of 8GB RAM and 2 3
storage of 128 GB SSD or more

5. IMU 2 0.5

6. Camera for dust particle 2 1

detection

7 LiDar or LoRa 2 1

Total 25

3. Justification for Equipment:

Quadcopter with GPS and high precession camera module: A robust quadcopter platform
offers the necessary mobility and stability to incorporate a cleaning-rolling subsystem with a
heavy payload. The substantial payload capacity is crucial for transporting the cleaning
mechanism, sensors, and onboard processing equipment.

Cleaning Subsystem: The cleaning-rolling subsystem comprises a mechanism equipped with

gentle cleaning material and an aqueous solution consisting of 2-propanol, ethanol, and
acetone. This subsystem guarantees efficient and delicate cleansing of dirty solar panels,
hence enhancing the optimal absorption of energy. The mechanism will utilize servo motors
and a DC motor, which will be attached to the drone's subsystem to enable movement.

NVIDIA Jetson: The onboard computer is crucial for processing data in real-time, allowing
for the implementation of algorithms for navigation, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and
Mapping), and cleaning. An advanced onboard computer facilitates rapid decision-making
during autonomous operations.

Sensors and communication device: An autonomous navigation system utilizes a 360-

degree LiDAR sensor to accurately detect obstacles and create detailed maps. This
guarantees that the quadcopter can maneuver securely and evade collisions while
performing its cleaning tasks. An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) equipped with
accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers aids in maintaining stability of the
quadcopter while it is in flight. This improves the precision of data gathering and guarantees
dependable functionality. The UAV is equipped with optical sensors, such as RGB or
multispectral cameras, to detect dirty solar panels. These sensors are essential for detecting
regions that need cleaning, hence improving the overall efficiency of the system.