1. Lockheed Martin Challenge
Avionics Systems Presentation, Spring 2009

2. Problem Statement
Problem Statement   Current UAV technology is not capable of launching vertically using a rail launch system into the atmosphere.  As such, current UAV’s are not suitable for use for urban operations as they must be launched away from the urban setting due to obstacles. This presents problems for certain missions that could be assisted by UAV technology.

3. Need Statement Need Statement
The Iowa State LM Challenge Team has been asked to design an unmanned autonomous aerial vehicle to take off from a vertical or near-vertical pneumatic launch system within the confines of an urban environment.  This vehicle will be used to fly low altitude reconnaissance missions and will be retrieved using a standard belly landing outside the target environment.

4. Where We Are Now

5. System Testing Autopilot Video System
Successfully tested communications link between ground station and autopilot
Successfully calibrated servos and flight surfaces
Tested autopilot communication range
Endurance tested
Collected sensor data from test launch
Video System
Tested Camera resolution
Tested video transmission range
Endurance tested

6. System Testing

7. Integration and Test Issues
Weather
Time constraints
Equipment malfunctions
Crashes and damage from handling
Size and weight limitations
Total weight of avionics less than 2 lbs
Total volume less than 2 cubic feet

8. The Future Autopilot Camera
Setting PID control loops for the autopilot
Verify autopilot control during vertical launch
Camera
Additional testing needed to determine necessary camera settings for various viewing situations

9. Questions?