Modular unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are a new development in UAS architecture that holds promise for reusable, reconfigurable hosts for science and autonomy payloads. Modularity of airframe subcomponents lowers costs, facilitates rapid field repair, permits holistic optimization, and enables mass-customization of bespoke platforms customizing the aircraft around a given payload or payloads. Without modular UAS, sensors and instruments often must be designed to fit in a non-modifiable airframe. This talk will present how the nexus of modularity, rapid prototyping and design reuse opens up new tradeoffs, and discuss the envisioned benefits, price paid, and enhanced missions made possible by this new approach to aircraft development.


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    Title :

    Progress on Modular Unmanned Aircraft Technology


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    Conference:

    ASPRS UAS Symposium ; 2016 ; Palm Springs, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2016-09-13


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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