The DAVE blog is intended to keep track of all major developments during our weekly meetings. Major progress updates and role assignments will be summarized in the main DAVE page.
Initial tasks assigned as follows:
Created Trello board (must log in, message in #payload-dave for access):
Last updated
Tasks
People
DAVE Ejection (2)
Work with Recovery and Airframe to determine ejection mechanism/system for glider
Discuss stretching payload section on BFO
Special manufacturing feasibility: cutting into fiberglass??
Ground testing
Determine upper limit of specs (weight)
Brandon
Jay
Rajiv
Joseph
DAVE Aerostructures (3)
Unpacking system
Fabric engineering
Modular cargo integration (at least 1 up to however many we can feasibly fit)
Fasten them onto mounting plates
80/20 (T-slots)
Flight control surfaces
Determine upper limit of specs (weight)
Michael
Rebecca
Jared
DAVE Avionics (2)
Autonomy (Ardupilot, etc.)
Manual control
Radio communication (COTS or custom)
Actuation of servos and any pyrotechnic devices
Jason
Jones: Testing Unidentified Object Drone (1–2)
Alternatives if we are too broke: work with UAV club or get a STAC weather balloon
What are we carrying: just the glider (3–4 lbf), glider and cargo (7–8 lbf), or the whole payload section (14–15 lbf)
Radio and release
Diplomat Jared
Bryant
DAVE Legal (0 unique)
Ensure FAA compliance and waivers
Ensure NAR/Tripoli requirements are met
Communicate with relevant launch sites
Communicate with UCPD for testing
Priyan
Rebecca
