chronzerg - a32b23

1. UNMANNNED
AERIAL SYSTEM
Michael Kudla, ME
Nathan Curry, ME
Jonathan Anderson, EE
Advised by:
Brian Roth
Ralph Stirling

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
 Design and Build an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capable of
terrain surveillance for agricultural applications.
 picture

3. MOTIVATION
 Apply Engineering Skills
 Work with aerospace field professionals
 Increase knowledge in working with industry

4. DESIGN APPROACH
 Electronics and Autopilot – Jonathan Anderson
 Airframe, propulsion, and control surfaces – Nathan Curry and
Michael Kudla

5. AIRFRAME AND LAUNCH MECHANISM
Michael Kudla

6. OBJECTIVES
 Design and build the launch mechanism and airframe for an UAS
capable of sustained autonomous flight.
 Make the airframe as light and small as possible

7. DESIGN APPROACH
 Research
 Available Resources
 Airfoil, Material and Launch Mechanism options
 Airframe Model Selection
 Meets all or most of design needs (light, small, aerodynamic…)
 Airframe Optimization
 Work with modeling systems (Xfoil, Pro-Engineer)
 Flow Analysis (FEA methods, CFD analysis)

8. DESIGN APPROACH (CONT.)
 Material Selection
 Airframe material choices
 How to work with chosen material
 Launch Mechanism
 Types of Launch Mechanisms
 Informed choice based on airfoil design
 Mechanical/Electrical Integration
 Efficient weight and space use (checks and balances)
 Seamless construction methods

9. PROPULSION AND CONTROL
SURFACES
Nathan Curry

10. OBJECTIVES
Max velocity of 30 knots
Flight duration of one hour
Keep system stable under varying wind
gusts
Minimize weight

11. DESIGN APPROACH
Engine/Fuel types
Gas combustion or electric motor
Propeller
Investigate possibilities
Control Surfaces
Servo motors
Connections

12. TIMELINE
Pick Electrical Components (12/6/12)
Initial Airframe design/components
(1/7/12)
Analysis and component redesign (By
February)
Component integration (March)
Build, test, and refine (April - May)

13. Surveying Unmanned Arial System
COMPUTER SYSTEM DESIGN

14. OBJECTIVE
Create a computer system to fly the plane and take pictures of the
designated areas.
 UAS total weight under one pound
 Functioning time over an one hour

15. DESIGN MOTIVATION
Surveying UAS used by:
 Crop inspection
 Utility pipe inspection

16. DESIGN APPROACH
Computer system split into 4 parts:
 Autopilot
 Image processor
 Camera
 Power

17. AUTOPILOT
Ardupolit
 Price: $200
 Weight: ?
 Software
 Extensive community support

18. IMAGE PROCESSOR
Gumstix Overo COM
 Price: $169
 Weight: 4.3g
 Compatible with camera

19. CAMERA
E_CAM50_CU35X_GSTIX
 Price: $319
 Weight: 10g
 Designed for Gumstix Overo COM

20. POWER
Lithium Ion Battery
Price: $3.30
Weight: 40g
Voltage: 3.6V
Capacity: 800maH

21. TIMELINE
Assignment Due Date
Establish and order bill of Dec
materials
Automate camera and Jan
JPEG storage
Design and integrate Feb
power management
Setup autopilot Mar-Apr