1. 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

2. Project Goals  To convert a battery powered uninhabited aerial vehicle into a fuel cell powered uninhabited aerial vehicle with an extended flight time.

3. Airframe

4. Previous Accomplishments  Produced outline of necessary flight parameters  Airframe research and final model selection Skua PFVAirwing Talon DroneSkywalker X-8

5. 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

6. Vehicle Subsystems

7. Previous Accomplishments  Controller and servo selection  Power system optimization

8. Previous Accomplishments (cont.)  Power system selection and subsystem acquisition  Power system assembly and testing  Weight management and calculations

9. Future Objectives  Measurement of total servo amp draw  Design and fabrication of alternate motor mount  Conduct wind tunnel experiments  Conduct power systems ground tests

10. Fuel Cell

11. Previous Accomplishments  Initial fuel cell research and type selection (see next slide)

13. Previous Accomplishments (cont.)  Preliminary testing using trainer polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell  Hydrogen storage system selection

14. Previous Accomplishments (cont.)  Theoretical flight duration calculations

15. 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

16. Gantt Chart

17. Budget PartTypeQuantity Cost (per part)Cost Total Budget 5000 Battery 3S 11.1v 5000mah20c lithium ion polymer260.99121.984878.02 Wire adapters Parallel Deans U adapter 2 to 1110.99 4867.03 Electronic Speed ControllerPhoenix Edge 75 32V 75 AMP1102 4765.03 Battery ChargerProphet Sport Duo 50WX2 AC189.99 4675.04 ServosS3004 Servo Standard BB413.9955.964619.08 AdapterUltra Plug23.757.54611.58 PropellerSport Propeller 12 x 724.298.584603 Motor Power 32 Brushless Outrunner Motor174.99 4528.01 Remote Dx6 6 Channel System w/ AR610 Receiver1229.99 4298.02 AirframeSkywalker X-8 FPV 2120mm3229.8689.43608.62 Fuel CellHorizon 100w PEM 13105 503.62 Unused Expenses503.62

18. 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

19. Questions?