1. EDGE™ Project P09122: MAV Control System

2. EDGE™ MAV Controls Team Organization Project Manager Erik Bellandi ME Garrett Argenna EE Tahar Allag EE Michael Pepen CE Ramon Campusano CE Stephen Nichols Lead Engineer Ben Wager

3. EDGE™ Identify Customer Needs Needs Hierarchy 1.Control Capability 1.Be as autonomous as possible. 2.Create a stable flight. 1.Command the control surfaces appropriately. 3.Have a video relay system. 4.Process data from all inputs.. 2.Adaptability 1.Calibrated for the platform characteristics. 2.Compensate for environmental conditions. 3.Compensate for various payloads. 4.Have interchangeable sensors. 3.Receive Inputs 1.Work simultaneously with remote input. 2.Measure the current conditions. 3.Have GPS capability. 4.Weight and Size 1.Be light weight 2.Fit within MAV platform 5.Independence 1.Be independent of the platform.

4. EDGE™ Identify Customer Needs Relative Importance of Needs (1=Highest) #NeedNeeds ToImportance 1.1Autonomous as PossibleAs many autonomous functions as resources permit 7 1.2Create Stable FlightCompensate for instability1 1.2.1Command SurfacesMove Surface appropriate direction and amount1 1.3Video RelayCapture and relay surroundings to fly remotely10 2.1Process DataReceive Data and determine action4 2.2Calibrated for platformControl based on Aerodynamics of platform8 2.3Compensate for Environment Correct and Recover from environmental disturbance 3 2.4Compensate for PayloadAdjust aerodynamics based on payloads11 2.5Interchangeable SensorsUpgradeable and Replaceable12 3.1Simultaneous with RemoteWork concurrently and assist during remote input 5 3.2Measure ConditionsCollect data of all in-flight conditions2 3.3GPS CapabilityMeasure and program position13 4.1Light WeightMinimize weight <0.5kg9 4.2Fit with MAV PlatformAll onboard components must fit within platform9 5.1Independent from platformNot reliant on other projects, configurable and testable 6

5. EDGE™ Establish Target Specifications List of Metrics NumberMetricImportanceUnits 1Recover from 5mph gust4Mph, m/s 2Fly straight and level within a meter over a distance of 50 m 5m, ft 3Have at least 6 changeable parameters8# 4Weight less then 0.5 kg.7kg, lb 5Fit within MAV platform 2.25”x2.25”x8”6in, cm 6All testing matrices completed1# 7Receive and process remote signal2Y/N 8Transmit data to ground unit9List 9Process and use data from all sensors3Y/N – List 10Determine it’s position within 1 meter10m, ft 11Fly a designated pattern within 2 meters11m, ft

6. EDGE™ Work Breakdown Structure Diagram

7. EDGE™ Current Schedule