SkyLion UAV

Team Members: Edouard Buisson, Christopher Hapsias,

Colton McMullen, Utsav Shah, Kartik Singhal, 
Nicholas Tabinsky & Ru Yang
 Agenda
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis
 Agenda
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis
 Agenda
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis
 Agenda
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis
 Agenda
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis
Mission,
Objectives &
Mission Statement
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis   Ample payload Fault tolerant   Movable rail for Must be capable
capacity for a flight control easy cargo of engine-out
wide range of system delivery scenarios
sensors, development
processors, and
Simulations communication
equipment

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
 Requirements, Constraints
& Assumptions
Mission,
Objectives &
Targets

Design
Requirements Constraints
Analysis
Parameter Requirement Paramete Constraint
Weight 21.5 kg  (FAA) r
Flight Time (min) 20 minutes Fuel Source 2 Engine, Battery
Technical Powered
Analysis Flight Time (max) 40 minutes
L/D 10
Take Off Distance 94 m
(max) Range 50 km
Payload 3 kg Truck Length 3.30 m
Simulations
Truck Width 2.07 m

Assumptions / Calculated
Cost &
Paramet Assumptio Calculate
Final er n d
Improve
ment CD0 0.03 0.02
eO 0.8 0.9
Mission,
Objectives &
Similar Aircraft/Competitors
Targets

Penguin B:
Design
Analysis
Lithium-
Lightweig
polymer
ht UAV Manual or Does not
battery
with autonomo carry
with 20+
similar us sensors cargo
Technical hour run
design
Analysis time 

Simulations
OV-10A Bronco:
UAV
Small
intended
manned Twin
to be
Cost & payload engine
“20%
Final carrying design
Improve scale
aircraft
ment version”
Mission,
Objectives &
Specifications
Targets

Maximum Take-off weight 16 kg

Payload Weight 8 kg
Design
Analysis Wing Span 4.27 m
Wing Area 1.92 m2 
Aspect Ratio  9.5
Technical
Analysis Horizontal Tail Area 0.341 m2
Horizontal Tail Span  1.676 m
Vertical Tail Area (each)      0.899 m
Simulations  
Vertical Tail Span (each)    0.442 m
Propulsion System    Dual Engine, Li-Poly
Cost &
batteries (16000 mAh)
Final
Improve Stall Speed            46.8 km/hr 
ment
Cruise Speed  65 km/hr
Range 40 km
Mission,
Objectives &
Mission Analysis
Targets

Estimated range: 50 km (acquired

by analyzing the range versus airspeed
Design diagram)​
Analysis

Total range: 40 km​

Technical
Analysis
Calculated take-off distance: 96 m​

Climb rate: 1.505 m per second while covering

Simulations
a distance of 1 km​

Batteries: Two 16000 mAh LiPo batteries + 1

(backup).
Cost &
Final Motors selected: KDE3510XF-380 which is a
Improve
ment 1065 W motor​
Mission,
Objectives &
Wing Planform
Targets

Taper Ratio Trade

Study Wing Planform
Design
Analysis Taper Ratio C_Di
0.50 0.0449 Span: 4.27 m
0.55 0.0449 Taper Ratio: 0.6 Rectangular
Technical section: 
Analysis 0.60 0.0444 Sweep Angle: 0.0°
± 0.83 m
0.65 0.0445
0.70 0.0445
Simulations 0.75 0.0445 Area: 1.92 m2
0.80 0.0446
0.85 0.0447
Cost & 0.90 0.0447
Final
Improve
ment
0.95 0.0448
1.00 0.0448
Mission,
Objectives &
Three View
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Internal Structure
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Motor & Sensors
Targets

Design
Analysis
MOTOR
• KDE Direct Multi-Rotor Brushless motor
Technical
Analysis
• Small & compact weighing 215 grams & a diameter of 46.5 mm
• Maximum Power of 1065+ Watts
• Produces thrust of 50.90 Newtons per motor
Simulations
SENSORS
• Infrared, LiDAR, IMU sensors for various obstacle avoidance experiment
Cost & • Includes GPS, Pitot Tube Sensor, Barometer, AOA, Temperature & Humid Sensor
Final
Improve • Current Sensor & 6 Axis Gyroscope
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Center of Gravity Limit
Targets

Maximum AFT CG:

Design
Analysis
• 0.75

Maximum FWD CG:

• -0.1
Technical
Analysis Tail volume
coefficient:
• 0.5

Simulations
Assumptions:
• CLt: 2PI
• SM: 10%
• Hnwb: 25%
Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Center of Gravity Location
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Drag Polars
Targets

SD703
7
Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations
NACA
0012

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Full Vehicle Drag Build-Up
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Power Vs Airspeed
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Climb Performance
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Control Surface Sizing
Targets

Rudder • Height: 0.517 ft = 0.158 m

Design
Analysis (Dimensions for • Width:  0.556 ft = 0.170 m
each) • Area:    0.29 ft2 = 0.027 m2

Technical
Analysis • Width:  0.465 ft = 0.142 m
Elevator • Length: 3.33 ft = 1.015 m
• Area: 0.775 ft2 = 0.072m2
Simulations

• Width: 0.165 ft = 0.05m

Aileron (Dimens •
ions for each)
Length: 1.852 ft = 0.565 m
Cost &
Final
• Area: 0.302 ft2 = 0.028 m2
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Flight Envelope
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Shear Force Vs. Position
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Bending Moment Vs. Position
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Spar Composition & Dimensions
Targets

Composite
2x Spars connect
square consists Single Boom
Design EPS Foam  at booms to
of T800 Carbon between spars
Analysis singular spar 
Fiber and epoxy.

T800 carbon
EPS foam is
fiber is light
lightweight and
weight and
Technical rigid and acts t  = 0.063" t  = 0.063"
commonly used
Analysis as our shear
in structural
web
components.

h = 1.06" h = 1.56"
Simulations

Length = 4' Length = 6'

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Spar Configuration
Targets

Design
Analysis

Side View
Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Top View
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Flow Velocity Simulation
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Pressure Distribution
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Shear Stress Distribution
Targets

Design
Analysis

Technical
Analysis

Simulations

Cost &
Final
Improve
ment
Mission,
Objectives &
Cost Analysis of Physical Components
Targets

Equipment Equipment
Cost
Design
Analysis
Payload
Cameras ~$1,248.99

Technical Sensors ~$6,009.41

Analysis
Battery & Motor ~$785.75

Materials
Simulations
AS4 Carbon Fiber and Epoxy $2,579.09

EPS Foam $250

T-800 Carbon Fiber Square Tube

$454.08
(Spar)
Cost &
Final
Improve
Manufacturing & Labor $20,000
ment
Cost
Total Cost: $31,321.32
Mission,
Objectives &
Initial Vs. Final Design
Targets

Initial Design
Design
Analysis
• Moderate tapered wing
• Front of fuselage was circular
• Angled vertical tail extended
Technical under the booms
Analysis

Simulations

Final Design
• Smaller in size
Cost & • Evenly tapered front and trailing edge
Final • Curved square for front of fuselage
Improve
ment • Curved transition between vertical tail
and stabilizer
Mission,
Objectives &
References
Targets

Design
Analysis
• “Penguin B UAV,” UAV Factory – Unmanned Platforms and
Subsystems Available: http://www.uavfactory.com/product/46.
Technical
Analysis
• “Penguin B Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV),” Airforce
Technology Available:
https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/penguin-b-unmanne
Simulations d-aerial-vehicle/
.
• Morelli, P., Static stability and control of sailplanes, Torino: Levrotto &
Cost &
Final
Improve
Bella, 1976.
ment
 Thank You
Questions ?
Mission, Objectives & Technical Cost & Final
Targets Analysis Improvement

Simulations
Design
Analysis