Spring, Summer 2024 Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) Project
Spring, Summer 2024 Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) Project
Lead Engineer
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Spearheaded the collaboration and development of an Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) quadcopter that utilized Commercial Off the Shelf Parts (COTS). This drone would utilize the SpeedyBee platform on INAV firmware, enabling the system to successfully navigate a complex mission course and secure a top-place finish in competition.
Spearheaded the collaboration and development of an Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) quadcopter that utilized Commercial Off the Shelf Parts (COTS). This drone would utilize the SpeedyBee platform on INAV firmware, enabling the system to successfully navigate a complex mission course and secure a top-place finish in competition.
Testing the final UAV in flight.
Testing the final UAV in flight.
The final product seen in flight has a top-mounted battery and claw subsystem. The claw being utilized to carry a sandbag on the bottom doubles as a landing gear when the servo motor is set to open position.
The final product seen in flight has a top-mounted battery and claw subsystem. The claw being utilized to carry a sandbag on the bottom doubles as a landing gear when the servo motor is set to open position.
Claw being used as landing gear with servo being set to open position
INAV Firmware with custom PID controller, piloting the drone.
UAV at connected to FPV using specially tuned video transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX).
Systems Utilized
Systems Utilized
Integrated a SpeedyBee F405 flight controller with a custom-tuned PID in INAV firmware for superior flight stability, paired with an ELRS control link for a robust, interference-free command signal, enabling precise manipulation of an ESC-powered payload claw.
The claw was powered by an electronic speed controller (ESC) and radio transmitter for and RC car and controlled via the steering input on our transmitter to open and close the claw.
Tasked with the primary construction of our team's UAV, I oversaw all phases of its physical development. This included interpreting design schematics for the assembly of the frame, propulsion systems, and avionics. I developed and executed a testing protocol to validate flight performance, stability, and system integrity.
Tasked with the primary construction of our team's UAV, I oversaw all phases of its physical development. This included interpreting design schematics for the assembly of the frame, propulsion systems, and avionics. I developed and executed a testing protocol to validate flight performance, stability, and system integrity.
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