Daniel Graves (ME)

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 Information  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 planned academic quarter for MSD1  End Term planned academic quarter for MSD2  Faculty Guide Dr. Jason Kolodziej (ME)  Faculty Consultant Dr. P Venkataraman (ME)  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 Development Identifying Customer Needs P09232 Previously Conducted Interviews Police Departments Mr. Anand Badgujar 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)

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 Concept Development Identifying Customer Needs Needs can not be fully assessed until test flights for UAV B take place.

Affinity Diagram Controls Ability to fly remotely Integration with measurements control system Programmable Airframe Capacity to carry light payloads Can be assembled and disassembled Powered by an electric motor Flight Characteristics Half-hour flight time On-site launch and recovery Minimize flight vibrations Linger at test location

UAV Airframe CEasy to Use Steady, low vibration flight Programmable for autonomous flight Economics Platform is cheaper to fly compared to current methods of aerial imaging. Low cost to develop and build aerial platform. Flexible Portable - Ability to take off and land on- site. Reconfigurable – can be used with multiple telemetry and imaging systems Open Source – UAV can be produced in house. Objective Tree

UAV Airframe C Wireless Communication Remotely Controlled Can receive and output encoded data Module Integration Integration with multiple telemetry and imaging system Sustained Flight Electrically Powered Carry a light payload. On-site Launch and Recovery Function Tree

House of Quality Customer RequirementsCustomer Weights BalanceControlWeightSurvivabilityMaintenance Stability Open Source Inexpensive Intuitive Long Flight Time On-site Launch and Recovery Raw Score Relative Weight 27%31%10%17%15%

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 Part DescriptionPrice Airframe Materials (fiber glass, balsa wood, monokote)$ Off the shelve electronics (servos, batteries, wiring)$ Off the shelve mechanical components (propeller, wheels, bolts, etc)$ Total:$1, (budget information based on estimates taken from P09232)

Risk Assessment Improper team staffing creates a lack of necessary skill Current UAV B does not complete flight testing UAV C fails during flight testing Lead time for ordering parts Sufficient budget to acquire parts Airframe build time runs over expectations

3-Week Plan Name/RoleWeek 1Week 2Week 3 Daniel Graves Team Lead Introduce UAV C project including individual roles and expectations. Establish Team Norms and Values. Introduce other projects within this family and future roadmap. Initial contact with potential suppliers for airframe components. Assist in the assessment of needs and critical examination of UAV B. Discuss needs with faculty resources and begin to generate concepts for UAV C. Prepare for feasibility evaluation of design improvements. Update EDGE as needed. James Reepmeyer Lead Engineer Assist in introducing UAV C Project including individual roles and expectations. Establish Team Norms and Values. Organize flight testing of UAV B and finish assessment of project needs. Begin to generate concepts for UAV C. Prepare for feasibility evaluation of design improvements. Aero MEStudy information on current and previous projects in family roadmap. Critically examine UAV B airfoil and control surfaces. Research and suggest design improvements for airfoil/control surfaces. Aero MEStudy information on current and previous projects in family roadmap. Critically examine UAV B airframe and flight characteristics. Research and suggest design improvements for airframe. Mechanical EngineerStudy information on current and previous projects in family roadmap. Critically examine UAV B structural support. Suggest and begin improvements to optimize the structural support. Electrical EngineerStudy information on current and previous projects in family roadmap. Critically examine UAV B electrical system and components. Begin research into electric motor and battery system. Suggest improvements.

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