Using the transport scenario, students will design, program, build, and navigate their customized Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to deliver packages to customers quickly and cost effectively in a scaled indoor replica of the Downtown Dayton area. Package delivery will be scaled accordingly to around 125 grams (4.4 ounces).
Reports indicate that the FAA is working to have suitable regulation in place for civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by 2015. The lift on restrictions would deliver an opportunity to rush package delivery and other commercial use.
Currently, mail and transport services are working to perfect UAS package delivery (less than 5 lbs. or 2.3 kg) within a 10 mile (about 16.1 km) radius in 30 minutes or less.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), projects the industry will create 100,000 jobs and generate $82 billion in economic activity in the decade after the aircraft are allowed in general airspace. With growth in commercialization use, a significant number of manufacturing positions will also be created, which in turn, will flourish secondary markets such as electronics, software, composites, and subsystems support.
Reports indicate that the FAA is working to have suitable regulation in place for civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by 2015. The lift on restrictions would deliver an opportunity to rush package delivery and other commercial use.
Currently, mail and transport services are working to perfect UAS package delivery (less than 5 lbs. or 2.3 kg) within a 10 mile (about 16.1 km) radius in 30 minutes or less.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), projects the industry will create 100,000 jobs and generate $82 billion in economic activity in the decade after the aircraft are allowed in general airspace. With growth in commercialization use, a significant number of manufacturing positions will also be created, which in turn, will flourish secondary markets such as electronics, software, composites, and subsystems support.
Milford High School competed in the Destination Dayton UAS Challenge in August. Justin and Zach worked through the summer to design, build, and test a quadcopter.
Justin Clark and Zach Remm at the UAS Challenge 2015
Quadcopter Build ListSpektrum DX6i transmitter
Spektrum BR6000 receiver 3 cell Li-Po battery 4 - 9" x 4.5 Props (2 RH, 2 LH) 4 - brushless Turnigy Aerodrive 1250 Kv brushless motor Q-Brain 4 x20A Brushless ESC MultiWii 328P Flight Controller |
1st Place - Engineering Award 1st Place - Documentation 1st Place - Presentation 2nd Place - Pilot Skills |