UAV




Project leaders:

David Hoyt
dhoyt@calpoly.edu

Meeting:

Tuesday 6pm, Robotics Club Room

Project Description:

This project aims to develop an affordable airframe and accompanying electronics for a reusable, reliable, and adaptable semi autonomous or fully autonomous UAV. 

Approach:

Using existing hobby grade electronics and a custom airframe will keep this project effective and approachable. Having a reliable airframe designed specifically for UAV development will accelerate electronics and software development while allowing for rapid testing and iteration.

Process:

First we will design and test the airframe and basic electronics under standard Remote control flight. At the same time we will be designing and selecting components for the autonomous control system. Next we will integrate the autonomous control system and the existing electronics to create a stabilized flight mode in which the pilot maintains full control of the aircraft but the control system corrects for drift, wind, etc. Finally we will implement a fully autonomous mode making use of GPS, IMU, airspeed, and various other sensors. 
 
Current Tasks:
  • Mechanical
    • Build large, enclosed cage to allow safer flight testing.
  • Electrical
    • Design board to power sensors and Arduino/ Gumstix
    • Design board to allow logging of control input and IMU response
  • Software
    • Write IMU interface library
    • Port data logging library




Projects SVN Repository: svn checkout http://robotics.ee.calpoly.edu/svn/UAV Webview