Project number
16017
Organization
Raytheon Missile Systems
Academic year
2016-2017
The objective of this project is to perform a customer-based analysis of camera-equipped prosumer drones, the median-priced unmanned aerial vehicles used by hobbyists and professionals alike for photography and videography.
The team conducted cost, customer and feature analyses and hardware testing for three drone models manufactured by Yuneec. Results were combined to develop a comparative model of the drones and to identify areas of possible optimization.
The final comparative model encompasses test and analytical results plus evaluations of “smart” features such as sonar collision avoidance, autonomous flight modes, and indoor/outdoor positioning systems. The team also used data gathered during test flights to assess the drones’ camera performance.
The team conducted cost, customer and feature analyses and hardware testing for three drone models manufactured by Yuneec. Results were combined to develop a comparative model of the drones and to identify areas of possible optimization.
The final comparative model encompasses test and analytical results plus evaluations of “smart” features such as sonar collision avoidance, autonomous flight modes, and indoor/outdoor positioning systems. The team also used data gathered during test flights to assess the drones’ camera performance.