5th International

Robotics
Competition
RoboComp2015
Design of the UAV
Alberto Marrero Bayron
ID: 63886

Users and Stakeholders

Stakeholders:

Based

on

the

5th

International

Robotics

Competition

RoboComp2015, performed in the Higher Institute of Applied Science and

Technology of Sousse, Tunisia.

User: Team Member(s)

RoboComp Background
Information

What is RoboComp robotics competition?

International competition that register around 107 teams and is intended to

develop creativity, design and problem solving skills through challenging
robot competitions and related technical activities.

Divisions:

Robot Fighting Contest

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Wheeled Robot for Line Following and Obstacles Avoidance.

Mission and Objective

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Division:

Main goal:

To create a small aerial robot capable of perform a flight through an indoor

environment.

Objectives:

To lift the UAV off the ground.

To hover the UAV in position.

Be able to move in four directions.

Mission Justification
This project brings the opportunity to expand my knowledge in the design
field using CAD programs like Creo Parametrics and SolidWorks. Also, this project
leads me to learn more about UAVs, the different applications they have and the
how they can be implemented in different fields such as security, mapping / GIS,
search and rescue, science and research, inspection, monitoring, and many more.
Although it represents a challenge, this project let me put in practice all the
knowledge acquired in the field of mechanical engineering.

Concept Of Operations Phase 1

Indoor Dynamics Competition:

UAV takes off close to two posts and flies around the two posts in vertical 8-shape
trajectory as often as possible for a duration of 3 minutes.

Distances between posts is to be determined. Also the maximum height and horizontal
trajectory are to be determined.

Concept of Operations Phase 2

Indoor Flight Mission:

Main goal of this phase is to demonstrate the UAVs capability of fulfilling a task including
operation inside a small building with a covered ceiling. The UAV go from starting zone and flies
through the gates, as shown. Then approaches to the REPOS zone, and operates a stationary flight
over for 15 seconds, then move back to starting zone which also is the landing zone.

Preliminary System-Level
Requirements and Constraints
MOEs

Preliminary System-Level
Requirements and Constraints
MOPs

MOPs

Steps to attach / detach should be 2 or less

Design and components shall not interfere one another

Overall weight shall not exceed 11 lbs.

Tools needed to replace propellers should be 1.

Preliminary Project Planning

Pending tasks for Phase A:

Technology Assessment

Trade Studies

Project / Mission Architecture and Interfaces

Complete project plan in Timeline

Budget Analysis

Estimated time to present Phase A:

April 14, 2015.