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UAV 5
2024
Abstract
In the contemporary era, UAVs have garnered widespread attention owing to their diverse applications encompassing urban air mobility, cargo transportation, and military operations. Incorporating these ideas, the goal for this project was to design and fly a UAV which must accomplish 3 flights, each 5 minutes in duration, with no payload, 30 eggs, and rocket booster. This particular UAV distinguishes itself through its ability to carry a payload of 7 kilograms for a sustained duration of 17 minutes while adhering to a predetermined flight plan. The UAV is constructed using polycarbonate plastic rods that lend structural support to its four arms. Each arm is equipped with an electronic speed controller (ESC), landing gear, and a motor, enabling the UAV to compensate for turbulent airflow and maintain autonomous flight control. Included within the body of the drone is a LiPO Battery, a radio control unit, a radio telemetry kit to send and receive data, and an APM 2.8 Flight Controller to provide stability and autonomous control.
Project Details
- Endurance of 15 minutes
- Payload of 1.5 kg
- Storage space for payload
Project Objective
The project is required to meet the requirements for a UAV design by developing, prototyping, programming, and testing a flying vehicle within a budget of 1250$ USD, designed by a team of five students within thirteen weeks.
Mission Needs
The UAV is required to fly three separate missions lasting five minutes while carrying various payloads: empty cargo, 30 eggs and a rocket booster. The aircraft is to stay airborne for five minutes and is not permitted to damage or alter any available cargo.
