1. Team 01 : QuadSquad Environmental Impact Dennis Lazar 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University1

2. Abstract Android controlled quadcopter Bluetooth connection (~300 foot range) GPS, compass, ultrasonic, battery monitor Brushless DC motors with speed controllers PWM input flight controller board for stabilization Waypoint navigation & auto take-off/land the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University2 11/13/2013

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4. Project-Specific Success Criteria An ability to … determine the position of the quadcopter using GPS control the copter using an Android device over a Bluetooth interface automatically take-off and land fly-by-waypoint using GPS coordinates monitor the state of battery charge and relay back to user 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University4

5. Manufacturing Fiberglass frame and composite propellers – Hazardous resins used during manufacturing (styrene) – Small, but harmful, portions escape through the air during the application and curing phases – Air pollution – Health effects through inhalation, ingestion, and even skin contact 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University5

6. Manufacturing PCB (including breakouts and flight controller) – Cause acidic air pollutants and waste streams – Large water usage (contaminated water) Battery – Metalizing of contacts can be harmful to workers and even potentially cause pollutants if not handled properly 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University6

7. Normal Use Battery recharge Nothing else significant while under normal use 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University7

8. Disposal Fiberglass frame is not biodegradable and can cause harm if not disposed properly PCBs are not biodegradable Battery needs to be recycled properly DISPOSAL ISSUE!!! 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University8

9. Solutions Manufacturing – Research use of other materials for frame (recycled material?) – Follow EPA guidelines for reducing air pollution from fiberglass and composite fabrication – Smaller PCB, remove breakout boards, RoHS compliance Normal Use – Instruct user on proper use – Reminders to turn off device when not in use Labels on device Android app feature to remind user 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University9

10. Solutions Disposal – Local recycling facility or an industrial recycler must be contacted in order to dispose of most of the fiberglass, PCBs, and battery – Provide proper instructions on how to dispose frame, PCBs, and battery Labels visibly place on frame to remind user (let’s be honest people take these off anyway) Android app feature to easily direct and instruct users how to dissemble and properly dispose all the parts 11/13/2013 the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University10

11. Questions?? the ECE quadcopter senior design project @ Purdue University11 11/13/2013