MAE Team Members: Timothy Bernadowski Michael Beyrodt Brandon Snyder Brian Johnson Joe Hopkins Ryan Turne r Samuel Brooks MAE Advisors: Dr. Ayodeji Demuren Dr. Xiaoyu Zhang MET Team Members: Edward Hubert Dylan Keen
Project Goals To convert a battery powered uninhabited aerial vehicle into a fuel cell powered uninhabited aerial vehicle with an extended flight time.
Previous Accomplishments Preliminary fuel cell research Airframe & Vehicle Subystems (propeller, motor, etc.) research and selection Fuel Cell Demonstration Testing
Future Objectives Battery powered airframe assembly, modification and testing Purchasing and delivery of Fuel Cell Fuel Cell & Hydro-Stick Tests Fuel Cell integration Fuel Cell powered UAV modification and testing
Gantt Chart
Budget PartTypeQuantityCost (per part)CostTotal Budget 5000 Battery3S 11.1v 5000mah20c lithium ion polymer Wire adaptersParallel Deans U adapter 2 to Electronic Speed ControllerPhoenix Edge 75 32V 75 AMP Battery ChargerProphet Sport Duo 50WX2 AC ServosS3004 Servo Standard BB AdapterUltra Plug PropellerSport Propeller 12 x MotorPower 32 Brushless Outrunner Motor RemoteDx6 6 Channel System w/ AR610 Receiver AirframeSkywalker X-8 FPV 2120mm Unused expenses
Summary On track to achieving battery powered flight with our selected airframe by Spring Break Need to expedite airframe assembly and testing so fuel cell can be ordered as soon as possible Funding for the fuel cell (from Mechflutech LLC) must be available by the time we are ready to order
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