Project Status Update

R09230: Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for

Imaging SystemsA. Benjamin Wager (ME)B. Michael Skube (ME)C. Matthew Greco (ME)D. James Hunt (ME)E. Stephen Sweet (ME)F. Joshua Wagner (ME)

Project Status Update• Project Family

– Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Imaging Systems• Family Number

– R09230 • Start Term

– 2008-2 planned academic quarter for MSD1• End Term

– 2013-3 planned academic quarter for MSD2• Faculty Guide

– Dr. Jason Kolodziej (ME)• Faculty Consultant

– Dr. Agamemnon Crassidis (ME) – Possible Consultant• Faculty Consultant

– Dr. Mark Kempski (ME) – Possible Consultant• Faculty Consultant

– Dr. P. Venkataraman (ME) – Possible Consultant• Primary Customer

– R09560 - Open Architecture, Open Source Aerial Imaging Systems– Law Enforcement Agencies (Marijuana Eradication)

Mission StatementProduct Description /Project Overview

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle family of projects is intended to create an open source, open architecture platform to hold imaging systems for research projects and law enforcement.

Key Business Goals/Project Deliverables The primary business goals of this product are to Create a product that is more cost effective than existing solutions.Create a stable, easily controlled aerial platform. Create an open source UAV platform that can carry and control an imaging system.

Primary Market / Project OpportunitiesThe primary market for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is the RIT College of Imaging Science. It is intended as a tool to facilitate imaging research, and to enhance their image capturing abilities.

Secondary Market / Project OpportunitiesThe secondary market for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is Public Safety Officials. Primarily for Law Enforcement to increase their response capabilities, and decrease their reliance on manned aircraft, thus decreasing their aerial costs. This can also be used by fire departments to track wildfires or realtors who sell large tracts of land.

Stakeholders Stakeholders in the design of our product include the following: –R09560 - Open Architecture, Open Source Aerial Imaging Systems–College of Imaging Science–Law Enforcement Agencies–Fire Departments–Realtors / Appraisers–The Communities in which our law enforcement customers reside

Identify Customer NeedsConducted Interviews

Police DepartmentsMr. Anand Badgujar Det. Steve McLoud

Accident ReconstructionistsJohn Desch Associates

Real Estate AgentsMr. Len DiPaolo

Fire DepartmentsMr. Dave Wardall

Customs and Border PatrolMr. Don Lyos

Past Senior Design Teams–P08110 – UAV Digital Imaging System: Interface between R/C aircraft and mounted imaging system–P07122 – Modular, Scalable, Autonomous Flight Vehicle: Autonomous aircraft to carry a payload–P07301 – Vehicle Data Acquisition DAQ Subsystem: Data processing and transmission–P06003 – Schweizer 1-26 Flight Simulator: Flight control systems with intuitive user interface–P06010 – Constant Surveillance UAV: Autonomous vehicle control and GPS waypoint navigation

Concept DevelopmentIdentify Customer Needs - Interpret

Needs Statements:– Minimize vibrations for clear images/video– Ability to loiter over one particular area– High top speed to arrive at destination quickly– Airspeed– Altitude– Pitch– Heading– GPS Position– Oblique angle of image (could be calculated from other measurements)– Control engine speed– Control flaps, rudder, etc.– Pass along measured flight data– Remote control of the plane– Autonomous flight via offboard computing– Autonomous flight via onboard computing– Aircraft must survive several rough landings– Protect payload in the event of a crash– Easily assembled/disassembled or collapsed to fit in an SUV or truck– Carry a sufficient amount of imaging equipment– Easily interchange different imaging systems

ControlsAutonomous Patrol

RC Control

Preprogrammed Flight Route

Third Party Pilot / Data Collection

Pre-Programmable

AirframeEasy / No Assembly Needed

Able to Disassemble

Small Package

Modular / Removable Wings

Flight CharacteristicsLoiter

Fast

Stable

Short Flight Time

Long Flight Time

CameraDown-looking Camera

Wide Angle Lens

Still Pictures

Video

Straight Down Camera Angle

Angled Camera

Take Off / LandingConventional Landing

Net On Roof

Thrown / Parachute

VTOL

Data CollectionThird Party Pilot / Data Collection

3D Mesh Imaging Capability

Real Time Site Data Report

Photo Information (scale, angle)

GPS

Affinity Diagram

Objective Tree

Economic Objective

Stable - Low maintenance cost

Easy to Fly - for targeted end user groups

Inexpensive - Cheaper than currently fielded systems

Resource Objective

Small User Groups - Small operator and maintenance staffRaw Materials -

Funding and material source

Time - Complete sub projects in 22 weeks & quick assembly of vehicle if portable

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Imaging Systems Objective Tree

Scope Objective

Open Source - Develop all aspects for in house production

Team Integration - Both UAV sub groups and Imaging team

Marketable - Public Safety and Research Usage

Technological Objective

Sustainable - Long life between maintenance and replacement

Unmanned - Use of technology to automate flight

Rugged - Simple but powerful technology

Hierarchy of Needs• Fast, stable aircraft

– Minimize vibrations for clear images/video– Ability to loiter over one particular area– High top speed to arrive at destination quickly

• Ability to measure flight parameters– Airspeed– Altitude– Pitch– Heading– GPS Position– Oblique angle of image (could be calculated from other measurements)

• Ability to control the aircraft and the payload– Interface with the imaging system to pass along commands– Control engine speed– Control flaps, rudder, etc.

• Communication between the aircraft and user– Pass along measured flight data– Remote control of the plane– Autonomous flight via offboard computing– Autonomous flight via onboard computing

• Structural integrity and features– Aircraft must survive several rough landings– Protect payload in the event of a crash– Easily assembled/disassembled or collapsed to fit in an SUV or truck

• Payload– Carry a sufficient amount of imaging equipment– Easily interchange different imaging systems

House of Quality

Preliminary Schedule

• Graphical Representation of Rough Schedule

Module Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

Airframe 5 Mechanical1 Industrial

5 Mechanical1 Industrial

6 Mechanical1 Industrial

5 Mechanical2 Industrial

Communications

1 Mechanical2 Electrical2 Computer2 Software

1 Mechanical1 Electrical3 Computer2 Software

1 Mechanical3 Electrical2 Computer1 Software

1 Mechanical2 Electrical2 Computer2 Software

Propulsion - -4 Mechanical1 Electrical1 Industrial

6 Mechanical

Measurements3 Mechanical2 Electrical1 Computer

3 Mechanical2 Electrical1 Computer

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Payload / Special Ops

5 Mechanical1 Electrical

4 Mechanical2 Electrical

4 Mechanical1 Electrical1 Industrial

4 Mechanical1 Industrial1 Electrical

Controls / Dynamics

4 Mechanical2 Electrical

3 Electrical1 Computer

2 Mechanical

3 Electrical1 Computer/Software

2 Mechanical

3 Electrical1 Computer/Software

2 Mechanical

Interface

1 Mechanical1 Computer1 Electrical3 Software

1 Mechanical1 Computer2 Electrical2 Software

1 Mechanical2 Computer1 Electrical2 Software

1 Mechanical2 Computer2 Electrical1 Software

Future PlanWhere do we go from here?

• Further specification of individual discipline specialties and requirements.

• Reexamine individual projects’ complexity and time constraints• Separation of phase segments into annual cycles• Analysis of budgetary needs and constraints

Considerations

• Competitions –SAE Heavy Lift –AMA Heavy Lift

•FAA Regulations –Classification –Altitude Restrictions

Questions?