Unmanned aerial systems: Difference between revisions

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This project will attempt to assess whether or not the state of the art is currently conducive to this sort of technology, and if it is, how best to implement the technology.

Can systems be made that can remain airborne a long period of time?
- Are solar cells currently advanced enough to allow this?
- Do other technologies exist that could allow this?
- Can this be done inexpensively?
Can software be developed to allow:
- Communication between these devices
- The devices to remain autonomous and safe
- Communication between the ground
- The devices to remain autonomous for long periods
Can this be done to look attractive and aesthetically pleasing?
- Can a twin blade design keep a vehicle aloft in an enclosure or in some hidden manner or other configuration?

What?

They are devices that fly around, know what function they are supposed to perform, and then perform it. Possible uses for this technology include: wireless mesh network clouds, speaker systems, lighting systems, video monitoring systems, cleaning and sanitation, shipping, reconnaissance aerial photography systems. Many other uses could probably be thought up.

This technology is different than other technologies such as "smart dust" because UAS are comparably HUGE. UAS have an estimated size of about 6cm to several meters.

Specifications

Will include:

An on board computer with:
- Processor
- Memory
- Storage
- Wifi
- GPS
Brushless motor
Twin rotors
Batteries
Requisite wiring
Accelerometers

Might include:

Cameras
- With the ability to produce macro images (w)
Microphones
Speakers
Storage
Para-shoot
Lights
Fuel cells
Manipulators
Other tools
Thin solar cells

Other specifications:

Lightweight
Aesthetically pleasing
Functional
Useful
Easy to use

Workspace

/External links/

News

December 18, 2006 - Project started.

Wikimedia

Wikipedia

Wikibooks

Wikibooks:Robotics Design Software

External links

See /External links/ for the long list

DIY Drones
zSim flight simulator
September 2008 Robot spyplanes get new role as medical couriers
August 2008 QinetiQ says it has broken unmanned flight record

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-The goals and scope of this project are as follows. This project will attempt to assess whether or not the state of the art is currently conducive to this sort of technology, and if it is, how best to implement the technology.
+This project will attempt to assess whether or not the state of the art is currently conducive to this sort of technology, and if it is, how best to implement the technology.
-Specific questions that will be explored:
 * Can systems be made that can remain airborne a long period of time?
 ** Are solar cells currently advanced enough to allow this?
 ** Do other technologies exist that could allow this?
-** Can this be done relatively inexpensively?
+** Can this be done inexpensively?
 * Can software be developed to allow:
 ** Communication between these devices
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 ** Communication between the ground
 ** The devices to remain autonomous for long periods
-* Can this be done to look attractive and sleek?
+* Can this be done to look attractive and aesthetically pleasing?
 ** Can a twin blade design keep a vehicle aloft in an enclosure or in some hidden manner or other configuration?
-* Is the technology marketable and useful?
 == What? ==
-UAS are just what the name implies. They are devices that fly around, know what function they are supposed to perform, and then perform it. Possible uses for this technology include: wireless mesh network clouds, speaker systems, lighting systems, video monitoring systems, cleaning and sanitation, shipping, reconnaissance aerial photography systems. Many other uses could probably be thought up.
+They are devices that fly around, know what function they are supposed to perform, and then perform it. Possible uses for this technology include: wireless mesh network clouds, speaker systems, lighting systems, video monitoring systems, cleaning and sanitation, shipping, reconnaissance aerial photography systems. Many other uses could probably be thought up.
 This technology is different than other technologies such as "smart dust" because UAS are comparably HUGE. UAS have an estimated size of about 6cm to several meters.
-This devices are unique to other autonomous aerial technologies because they are low cost and meant for more general and practical uses.
-Other unique properties of UAS include that they run much longer than conventional aerial vehicles. Technologies such as light weight solar cells are integrated into the system so that are able to run independently for long periods.
-Anecdotally it seems that many of todays devices achieve commercial success because: they are highly functional and useful, fun, and sexy. UAS if they are viable, should be all these things.
 == Specifications ==
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+{{Col}}
-Will include:
+'''Will include''':
 * An on board computer with:
 ** Processor
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 * Requisite wiring
 * Accelerometers
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-Might include:
+'''Might include''':
 * Cameras
 ** With the ability to produce [[Wikipedia:Macro photography|macro images]] (<small>w</small>)
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 * Other tools
 * Thin solar cells
+{{break}}
-Other specifications:
+'''Other specifications''':
 * Lightweight
 * Aesthetically pleasing
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 * Useful
 * Easy to use
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 ==Workspace==
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 ==Wikimedia==
+===Wikipedia===
 {{Col list|2|
-* [[Wikipedia:Aerobot]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Aerobot|Aerobot]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Unmanned Aircraft System]] (FAA designation)
+* [[Wikipedia:Unmanned Aircraft System|Unmanned Aircraft System]] (FAA designation)
-* [[Wikipedia:History of unmanned aerial vehicles]]
+* [[Wikipedia:History of unmanned aerial vehicles|History of unmanned aerial vehicles]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Unmanned aerial vehicle]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned aerial vehicle]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Miniature UAVs]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Miniature UAVs|Miniature UAVs]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Micro air vehicle]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Micro air vehicle|Micro air vehicle]]
 * [[Wikipedia:Aeroelasticity|Aeroelasticity]]
 * [[Wikipedia:Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned ariel vehicle]]
 * [[Wikipedia:International_Aerial_Robotics_Competition|International Aerial Robotics Competition]]
 * [[Wikipedia:Coanda Effect|Coanda Effect]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Coaxial rotors|Coaxial rotors]]
+}}
+===Wikibooks===
 * [[b:Robotics: Design Basics:_Design_software|Wikibooks:Robotics Design Software]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Coaxial rotors]]
-}}
 ==External links==
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 [[Category:Electrical engineering]]
 [[Category:Research]]
+[[Category:Projects]]

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