Spectra UAV Pod
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Overall length - 18"
Width - 8"
Root Chord - 13"
Pod depth - top to floor - 3.25
Catamaran runner - 1/2"
Inside dim runners - 4"
- SolidWorks
- SolidCAM
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Batteries are : 4KAH 150x43X20mm and 286g. 3KAH are 148X43X16 and 231g weight
If the pod width is expanded to 8" the batteries may be situation in the nose so there is no need for battery mounts, holders, etc. Same goes for the camera, it may be a very small point and shoot or be a larger sensor so it is only important that the "shell" design be maintained and open as much as possible.
Everyone : Delete the air scoop on the side.
The two 7/16" holes need to be 1/8" from the bottom of the airfoil shape. The spar will run completely through the pod shell near the bottom of the floor.
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Actually that is a sub-floor and is required to keep the fully extended lens inside the pod. The sub-floor comes down approximately half way down the catamaran sides.
Also, the clear dome is a 3" dome so would need to be scaled up. Looking good though.
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John
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Please also note there is a 7/16" aluminum wing spar guide in these pictures as well. This goes all the way through the pod from side to side in two places.
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Please use the overall dimensions that are included in the text.
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If it can be exported to Solidworks compatible file format then OK. The idea is to be able to CNC machine a mold/plug
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John
I&;m a student of aerospace engineering and really interested with your project.
Can I use Catia V5R19 for the design instead of Solid Works? Because I&;m quite experienced with Catia.
I still can provide you with solid surface though.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Indra P.
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I have learned your project, and have a few question and suggestions here:
1. As mentioned, you want remain the shape of the original UAV as much as possible, so I want to know whether it is possible that you can provide more detailed pictures,(please refer to the following sample pictures), Because I cannot attach some files here, so I have to attached a PDF file using “ submit”, please kindly find it.
Regards,
AZ Jiang
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The avionics would fit in the rear third of the pod
The imager (payload) would be based around a Canon G15 or something of similar size.
The payload would need to be positioned in the forward third of the pod with the batteries placed near the nose to maintain center of gravity.
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Let me know the size (LxWxD) of :
1. Battery used.
2. Electronic Widget
3. Required Pay load Space
Abu
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Yes, I actually need a 3D model of my crude sketchings. The original is vacuformed from ABS so I have solid models of the top and bottom. Now I need a digital version of same.
Thanks!
This is Aeden from Lexington, KY. I am not very clear what you are asking? Are you asking 3D model of 3D Spectra UAV pod based on the pictures shown?
SAR pod for UAV
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