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Daniel Graves (ME). Final Project Presenation P10232 – UAV Airframe C. Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Imaging Systems. Primary Customer: RIT College of Imaging Science
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Daniel Graves (ME) Final Project Presenation P10232 – UAV Airframe C
Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Imaging Systems • Primary Customer: • RIT College of Imaging Science • Currently the RIT College of Imaging Science works with imaging equipment that weighs 250 lbs and they must rent Cessnas for their research. • This family of projects will create an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle which can accomplish the same imaging research at a lower cost with higher versatility . • Secondary Customers: • Law Enforcement • Increase response capability • Decrease reliance on manned aerial vehicles • Large Scale R/C Airplane Hobbyists (information taken from P09231 and P10232)
Project Status Update • Project Name • UAV Airframe C • Project Number • P10232 • Project Family • Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Imaging Platform • Track • Vehicle Systems and Technologies • Start Term • 2009-2 planned academic quarter for MSD2 • End Term • 2009-3 planned academic quarter for MSD2 • Faculty Guide • Dr. Jason Kolodziej (ME) • Faculty Consultant • Dr. P Venkataraman (ME) – Possible consultant • Graduate Teaching Assistant • Gerry Garavuso • Primary Customer • RIT College of Imaging Science
Mission Statement – P10232 Mission Statement: Develop an unmanned aerial platform which accomplishes the key project goals while improving on lessons learned from the UAV B airframe. Key Goals: • Electric Powered • 20 Minutes of Flight Time • Reduced Weight • 15 lbs Payload Capacity • Provisions for a Launch and Recovery System
Concept DevelopmentIdentifying Customer Needs P09232 Previously Conducted Interviews Police Departments Mr. AnandBadgujar Det. Steve McLoud Accident Reconstructionists John Desch Associates Real Estate Agents Mr. Len DiPaolo Fire Departments Mr. Dave Wardall Recent Interviews Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Jason Kolodziej Dr. Edward Hensel P09232 Senior Design Team Past Senior Design Teams -P09232 UAV Airframe B -P09231 UAV Airframe A -P09560 Open Source Aerial Imaging System (some information taken from P09232)
Concept DevelopmentIdentifying Customer Needs Needs Statements: -Ability to carry a sufficient payload (~15 lbs) -Easy integration with measurement controls box and different aerial imaging systems -Ability to remotely control aircraft and payload -Flight communication between aircraft and ground relay -Minimize flight vibrations for imaging stability -Electric powered to reduce weight -Sufficient flight time (~20 minutes) for local area photography -Aircraft has the ability to take off and land on site -Easy assembly and disassembly for transportation Needs can not be fully assessed until test flights for UAV B take place.
Additional Staffing Aerospace Mechanical Engineer This role involves optimization of airfoil design, control surfaces, and analysis of flight characteristics. Aerospace Mechanical Engineer This role involves the streamlining of the main airframe body for lower aerodynamic drag and the analysis of flight characteristics. Mechanical Engineer This role involves weight reduction and strengthening of the UAV Airframe through Finite Element Analysis, and the updating/revision of current Pro/Engineer CAD drawings. Electrical Engineer This role involves the integration and optimization of electrical motor components, battery system, servos, and electrical control surfaces.
Required Resources • Workspace in the Senior Design Lab • Status: Pending • Machine Shop Access • Status: Available • Aero Design Club Laser Cutter • Status: Available • Budget • Status: Pending (budget information based on estimates taken from P09232)
