1. A R C E R I A L O B O T I C S L U B AIRFRAME: Piccolo LT Autopilot
Built-in 1 Watt 900 Mhz wireless modem
Up to 60 mile range
Includes a 6 Degree’s of Freedom IMU, GPS and Pitot-Static system
AIRFRAME:
Modified Telemaster:
Wingspan: 8 Feet
Gross takeoff weight: 23 lbs
Payload capacity: 7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 oz
Endurance: 18 minutes
Stall speed: 14 kt
Cruise speed: 35 kt
2.4ghz Spektrum RC System w/ safety switch
Flight test director has command over the mission
Minimum crew of 3
Use of checklists and hazard analysis improves safety and system reliability
Rate: 1.3 seconds per photo
Resolution: 3008 x 2000 pixels
Exposure time: 1/1249 seconds
Picture Size: ~2.8 Mb
Imaging Altitude: 500ft
2.62 x 2.56 inches/pixel
GROUND STATION:
Piccolo LT Ground Station
Piccolo Command Center PC software for autopilot operator
PC communicates over a 1 Watt, 5.8ghz, a wireless link
Imagery system integrated with Google Earth