P09231: Airframe A A. Matt Greco (ME) B. Shawn O’Neil (ME) C. Eric Lannan (ME) D. Will Pisarello (EE) E. Brian Lindquist (IE) F. Phil Davenport (IE)
Laser-Cutter Met with Kyle Wright Obtained quotes for Universal and Epilog laser-cutters Budget $12,000 Best option is quote from Universal – $10,000 – 24”x16” cutting area
Revised Design 60” Wingspan 8” Wing chord 51” Overall length 5lbs Payload 9”x3”x2.75” Payload bay
Cost Breakdown of an Airframe 1.Balsa wood frame with motor - $76.00 – Balsa $15.00 – Landing gear $20.00 – Motor $40.00 – Propeller $ Electronics - $ – Receiver $40.00 – Speed controller $20.00 – Servos (4) $80.00 total – Battery eliminator circuit $ Battery – NiMH $ $50.00 – Lithium $ $250.00
Number of Airframes 6 - Total airframes with engines – 4 - Flight-ready airframes with all electronics 1 - Airframe with commercial telemetry system 6 - Complete balsa airframes Total cost of airframes - $1,300 Not including the cost of batteries or telemetry system ($250 - $650)