The servo for jettison release is big and take up a lot of room on the drone. We can move this servo to a separate section of the payload coupler near the nosecone. We can use the same electrical contact system to connect the transceiver that is on the drone and send a signal to the servo. When the drone releases, it will disconnect from the servo and fly away.
OLD PROBLEM We have decided the batteries will not be an issue (Possibly) Battery issue will be put aside for now.
Problem: When the drone sits on the pad for 3+ hours, it could drain battery. Thus when it is jettisoned, it may not have enough charge to safely land or could be completely dead.
Solution Guide:
Add an extra batteries to the top enclosed nosecone/payload coupler section. Run wires through the bulk plate and using some sort of electrical contact/lead to connect the storage battery to the drone battery to keep supplying it power.
View image below for inspiration for the battery contact. It cannot be directly plugged in because when the drone is launch, it has to be separated from these contacts.
Design a sled to secure the battery and electrical components.
Spare battery will run to a buck converter and then to the drone battery.
Ask Jacob for mounting structural designs and more info
Ask Alvaro for electrical questions
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The servo for jettison release is big and take up a lot of room on the drone. We can move this servo to a separate section of the payload coupler near the nosecone. We can use the same electrical contact system to connect the transceiver that is on the drone and send a signal to the servo. When the drone releases, it will disconnect from the servo and fly away.
OLD PROBLEM We have decided the batteries will not be an issue (Possibly) Battery issue will be put aside for now. Problem: When the drone sits on the pad for 3+ hours, it could drain battery. Thus when it is jettisoned, it may not have enough charge to safely land or could be completely dead.
Solution Guide: Add an extra batteries to the top enclosed nosecone/payload coupler section. Run wires through the bulk plate and using some sort of electrical contact/lead to connect the storage battery to the drone battery to keep supplying it power.
View image below for inspiration for the battery contact. It cannot be directly plugged in because when the drone is launch, it has to be separated from these contacts.
Design a sled to secure the battery and electrical components.
Spare battery will run to a buck converter and then to the drone battery.
Ask Jacob for mounting structural designs and more info Ask Alvaro for electrical questions