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Building an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Operator

Building an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Operator. Matthew Lyon Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, AZ. Purpose. AUVSI’s Small UAV Competition Mission Requirements End User. Concept. History Former Army UAV Operators Previous RC Experience Field-Serviceable Modular

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Building an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Operator

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  1. Building an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Operator Matthew Lyon Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, AZ

  2. Purpose • AUVSI’s Small UAV Competition • Mission Requirements • End User

  3. Concept • History • Former Army UAV Operators • Previous RC Experience • Field-Serviceable • Modular • Simple Manufacturing Techniques

  4. Design • Engineers working with Pilots

  5. Construction – Structure

  6. Construction - Airfoils

  7. Construction - Composites

  8. Construction - Composites

  9. Construction - Composites • Utilized both Mold and Moldless Techniques • Experimented with Different Surface Finishes

  10. Results • All-Composite Airframe • Meets Competition Requirements • Tool-Less Assembly • Modular • Spare Parts • Portable • Payloads

  11. Maiden Flight: March 20, 2012

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