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OPERATION HIGH FLYER
PRESENTED BY ARIZONA’S
MVHS TopGuns
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THE TEAM
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Taylor Parra
Anthony Del Castillo
Gregory Wilburn
Erin StoneDavid Ogden
Mariah Desmarais
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CHALLENGE STATEMENT
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GOAL
» Design an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that can:– Accurately detect early stages of
European Corn Borer infestation in crops–Maximize the objective function for the
operation– Operate under a realistic, profitable
business scenario
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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CONSTRAINTS
» Weigh < 55 pounds» Follow FAA Guidelines» Operate a mission covering entire
search area
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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» Wing and tail geometry» Component selection » Personnel selection» Aircraft layout» Search pattern» Business model
VARIABLES
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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SOLUTION
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» Two UAVs with two x5000 sensor payloads
» Mission flight time of 1 hour» Final Objective Function of 93.79
OUR SOLUTION
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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DESIGN PROCESS
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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RESEARCH
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» Invasive moth species» Prevalent during summer months
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EUROPEAN CORN BORER (ECB)
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Profit Trends | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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High resolution imagery» Look for holes, tunnels, frass
DETECTION METHODS
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Infrared Thermography» Pheromones» Only possible at night
Chemical traps» Traps chemicals
given off by corn borer moths and distressed corn
» Requires a lab for analysis
Hyper/multispectral» Egg masses, visible
clues, chlorophyll distress
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Profit Trends | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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AIRCRAFT
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Propulsion System:Selected COTS option: GENS Ace Mars Brushless Motor
INTERNAL COMPONENTS
Other Components» Autopilot» Universal Battery
Elimination Circuitry» Serial Servo
Controller» GPS
Power» Ultralight solar
panels on wings (Alta Devices)
» Supplemented by COTS batteries
Sensor Payload» Elected to pursue hyperspectral» 3 options:
– Resonon PIKA-II– Aisa Eaglet– X5000
» Selected X5000
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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CATALOGUE DESIGNS» Tractor propeller» Hybrid» Pusher propeller
– Pros: • High payload capability• High endurance• High cruise speed
– Cons: Cost prohibitive
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» Multirotor» Rotary wing
– Pros:• High payload capability• Maneuverability• Cost effective
– Cons: • Low cruise speed • Poor endurance
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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OUR DESIGNSMarcos I
Pros:» Simple conventional design» Low production and operational
costs
Cons» Limited to a single camera
payload, not ideal for large mission areas
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Pros:» Higher payload capacity to
support multiple sensors» Compact design
Cons:» Signal transmittance complication
from long range and multiple sensors
Marcos I Heavy
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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» Carbon fiber construction
FUSELAGE
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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Wing» Sizing determined through lift
equation» Aspect ratio: 8.0» Taper ratio: 1.0» Dihedral: 4 degrees » Incidence: 5 degrees
WING GEOMETRY
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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FLIGHT PATTERN
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INFESTATION DETECTION
» Utilizes X5000 multispectral imagery» Primary target: holes in leaves» Secondary target: chlorophyll distress
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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» Based on size of subject, determined elevation and footprint size
» Elevation: 540 feet» Total footprint width: 906 feet» Footprint length: 190 feet
CAMERA PLATFORM
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200
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0-400
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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FLIGHT PATTERN
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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PERSONNEL
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» Payload Operator–Monitors telemetry data
» Operational Pilot– Controls aircraft in emergencies and
while landing» Range Safety– Prevents communications conflicts– Launches and recovers aircraft
PERSONNEL
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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LEGAL
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AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION
» Class G Airspace– Operates at elevations below 700 feet– Does not need to communicate with air traffic
control» Special airworthiness certificate: restricted
category– Civil use– Aerial surveying
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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» Operational pilot ensures that UAV adheres to autonomous operation requirements
» Flight can be conducted once system is deemed airworthy by AIR and granted a restricted permit
FAA REQUIREMENTS
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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BUSINESS CASE
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ONE YEAR PLAN/ AMORTIZATION
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This is the total cost of purchasing and developing all system components.
ACQUISITION COST
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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R&D/ CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
This includes all costs associated with design and construction of the aircraft.
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UAV/ COMPONENTS
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
This is the cost of acquiring each component of the aircraft.
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GROUND/ SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
This is the cost of acquiring all ground station and support equipment.
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OPERATIONAL COST
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
This is the hourly and per mission cost associated with the operation of this system.
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TRANSPORTATION COST
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
This is the cost of traveling to and from company HQ to a survey site in Iowa.
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» Amortization calculated by equation
Amortized cost: $7,740.92
AMORTIZED COST
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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» System could utilize 1-5 aircraft with 1 or 2 sensor payloads each
» Multiple aircraft and sensor payloads:– Increase acquisition cost– Diminish operational cost
» Diminishing marginal returns occur
AIRCRAFT COMBINATION
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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MARKET ASSESSMENT
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» Expectations for large market growth» Service must be profitable for
business yet inexpensive for consumer
» One of few companies that can offer early and preventative detection– Customer can take early action
MARKET ASSESMENT
Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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PRICING JUSTIFICATION
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COMPETING SOLUTIONS
Robo Flight RF70» Longer flight time
– Requires at least 3 full charges for target field
» $12,500 acquisition cost
Farm Aerial» $6,000 acquisition cost» Emphasis on simplicity» GoPro imager» 8-16 minute endurance
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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Purpose
Wildfire Detection & Management
Traffic Monitoring
Border Surveillance
Hunt down hurricanes, communicate data to Nat’l Hurricane Center in Florida
Detect ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and non-methane hydrocarbons
Detection of Other Insects
Detection of Insects in Other Crops
OTHER APPLICATIONS
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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» 93.79 » Calculated according to equation:
OBJECTIVE FUNCTION
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Challenge Statement | Solution | Research | Aircraft | Flight Pattern | Personnel | Legal | Amortization | Cost-Benefit | Market Assessment
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