Drone Package Tracker

Information

Levon Green II Huntsville, AL email me: LevonGreen2@gmail.com Discord: https://discordapp.com/users/461941058784460821

Overview

Drone Package Tracker is a desktop application that provides real-time tracking and monitoring of autonomous delivery drones within a local neighborhood. This project enables visualization and remote interaction with drones as they transport meals from pickup locations to delivery destinations.

The application uses a PyQt-based desktop frontend and a real-time map interface powered by Leaflet.js embedded in a local HTML file. Drones are represented with colored markers and path trails, updating as telemetry data changes.

Features

• Add and remove drones dynamically via the UI
• Real-time drone telemetry updates
• Map-based interface with drone position and travel trail
• Interactive popup info windows showing drone status (e.g., battery level)
• Trail tracking of each drone's delivery route
• Simple user interactions (only through loading/unloading and dashboard interface)

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Python 3.x
• PyQt5 (QWebEngineView, QWebChannel)
• HTML + JavaScript (Leaflet.js for maps)
• Qt WebChannel integration for Python↔JavaScript communication

Backend

• Python-based telemetry and drone management (via DroneManager class)

Libraries and Tools

• Leaflet.js (for rendering interactive maps)
• PyQt5
• OpenStreetMap (for tile layers)

Usage

1. Install dependencies:

   pip install PyQt5

2. Run the application:

   python frontend.py

3. Use the GUI to:

   • Add drones (select a color to represent each one)
   • View their location and battery status on the map
   • Remove drones from tracking

Future Enhancements

• Backend integration with live drone hardware or simulation APIs
• Persistent storage of drone flight logs
• Package payload tracking and delivery status
• User authentication and role-based access

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.