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WASPWaypoint Aerial Surveillance
Platform
25 March, 2015
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The Team
• Ben Booher – Systems Eng. / Team Lead• Natalie Janosik – Electrical Eng.• Taylor Smolko – Mech. Eng.• Domenic Del Nano – Software Engineer
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Problem
• Raven DDL Cost: $35,000 per aircraft / $250,000 per system
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Future of Drones
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Design
Wasp
Flight Processor
Communication Sensors Camera
User App
GPS Modules Terrain Model
Flight Controller
Onboard Control ?
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Specifications
• Minimum:– Real-time GPS data: Modules→App→Drone– Commands Sent: App→Drone– Simulate “Follow Mode” Data– App shows Locations on Map – Updates (1s interval)
• Outdo Ourselves:– Fully integrated system calibration each startup– Implement Follow, Perimeter, Trace, and Loiter Modes– Real-time video streaming and storage in App– Improve physical specifications
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Tools
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Progress / Results
qGroundControlPixhawk
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Progress / Results
GPS Output (Arduino IDE for Galileo)GPS Module
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Progress / Results
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Non-Tech Issues
• Social– Privacy, Safety
• Governmental– FAA Regulations
• Sustainability– Productivity, Environmental
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Testing
• Software Unit Testing• Data Logs• Emergency Procedures• Tethered Flight• Comparison of Autonomous vs Piloted• User Feedback
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Snafus
• Ordering• Feature Creep (kind of)– Video Feed, Collision Avoidance, Terrain Model…
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What’s Left?
• Finishing Autopilot Software• Testing• Demos• Weather proofing
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Questions
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