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.
Airframe
Previous Accomplishments Produced outline of necessary flight parameters Airframe research and final model selection Skua PFVAirwing Talon DroneSkywalker X-8
Future Objectives Creation of virtual 3D model of selected airframe to aid in the determination of needed modifications Creation of a 3D model of interior cabin in order to calculate center of gravity Preliminary testing set for March 16 th with decoy weight added to simulate fuel cell weight
Vehicle Subsystems
Previous Accomplishments Controller and servo selection Power system optimization
Previous Accomplishments (cont.) Power system selection and subsystem acquisition Power system assembly and testing Weight management and calculations
Future Objectives Measurement of total servo amp draw Design and fabrication of alternate motor mount Conduct wind tunnel experiments Conduct power systems ground tests
Fuel Cell
Previous Accomplishments Initial fuel cell research and type selection (see next slide)
Previous Accomplishments (cont.) Preliminary testing using trainer polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell Hydrogen storage system selection
Previous Accomplishments (cont.) Theoretical flight duration calculations
Future Objectives Final fuel cell and sub-components acquisition Initial fuel cell testing to determine optimal operation conditions and for general acquisition Preform theoretical cruise calculations
Gantt Chart
Budget PartTypeQuantity Cost (per part)Cost Total Budget 5000 Battery 3S 11.1v 5000mah20c lithium ion polymer Wire adapters Parallel 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 Motor Power 32 Brushless Outrunner Motor Remote Dx6 6 Channel System w/ AR610 Receiver AirframeSkywalker X-8 FPV 2120mm Fuel CellHorizon 100w PEM Unused Expenses503.62
Summary Schedule has improved greatly due to accelerated fuel cell acquisition All airframe and subsystem parts have been acquired and are being worked upon by their various subgroupes
Questions?