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Project Andromeda - New airframe and autopilot

Posted by Shaw Innes on July 27, 2011 at 2:00pm

Over the last few months we have been testing our new hardware, launcher, airframe and autopilot.  As the newest member of the team I've been taking responsibility for producing some new videos - the acquisition of a GoPro HD has resulted in some amazing footage.  Such great video from such a small device!

 

This video shows a short flight of our 2.8m wingspan flying wing airframe. Currently powered by 2 LiPo and an electric outrunner, we plan to integrate a 4-stroke petrol engine in the coming weeks:

 

The second video is some test footage flying with a HobbyKing Fox glider and our autopilot. We have successfully performed hours of autonomous flight with this system and the next stage will be to integrate this into the flying wing airframe from the previous video.


"At Project Andromeda, we are developing a reliable autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle for use in Civilian applications. Our endeavour is to create a cost effective and reliable method to perform aerial surveying and photography for civilian clients."

Tags: airframe, andromeda, composite, project, uav
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  • Shaw Innes July 28, 2011 at 6:45am
    Absolutely James - the airframe in the videos above is the latest revision of the concept vehicle... It's hard to tell from the videos - but it's of a similar design, the wings are a little less swept, and a little longer than in the renders. I'll upload a bit more video in about 20min.
  • James July 28, 2011 at 5:55am

    Love the concept airframe. Very slick. Your website suggests that it is part built, have you had a chance to fly the concept yet?

  • Scott James July 28, 2011 at 3:34am

    Nice!  Well done!

  • Shaw Innes July 28, 2011 at 2:57am
    Yeah sure. The website has some at www.projectandromeda.com.au but they're a bit outdated. I've got some more at home - I'll upload them tonight. Most of my recent stuff is video - there are some nice ones of our launch system which I'm planning to upload soon too.
    IIS7
  • James July 28, 2011 at 2:02am
    Excellent footage! Do you have any more photos of the airframe and setup you are using?
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