UC Irvine

Mag-Vengers partnered with Design West Technologies (DWT) to develop a compact drone deployment system to remotely release multi-gas sensors while minimizing size, weight, and power (SWaP). The design replaces conventional mechanisms with electro-permanent magnets (EPMs), which draw power only during switching between “ON” and “OFF”, reducing mass and improving energy efficiency while enabling reliable individual release during high-speed flight. The system is compatible with DWT’s existing drone platforms, supports flexible mounting configurations, and carries at least 6 sensor pucks. Each EPM operates with short 5 A pulses to produce 19.4 N holding force. Simulation and testing were used to optimize performance and ensure safe, repeatable deployment.