11.5
Ethics
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such as few senior design projects ever achieve.
11.5
Ethics
Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) are a very controversial current topic. The
Anzhelka project is part of a subset of UAVs; namely, vertical take and and
landing (VTOL). UAVs can assist in surveillance, inspect structures, creating
aerial photographs, rescuers in a disaster situation, transporting goods, and
many other situations. However, UAVs can also reduce privacy and security of
individuals.
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Conclusions
For this project, we have developed the hardware and software frameworks
necessary to fly autonomously. We have built and tested the mechanical and
electrical hardware, and developed much of the associated sensor software. We
have analysed current research papers on the topic of quadrotor control, and
have developed a document that clearly and precisely outlines the steps nec-
essary to fly ([3]). We have extensively documented the entire process, and
provided all of it as open source. We have created an identity for the project in
the form of the name Anzhelka and our phoenix logo. With these accomplish-
ments we are only a few small steps away from flying.
We were, and are constantly surprised by the amount of work even appar-
ently simple tasks take. We had originally anticipated being able to fly by mid
January. Then mid February. Now, it is mid May. The process has been a
learning experience for both of us. We have learned the value of a methodical
approach and good documentation, and to respect the progress of others in our
field.
If we had to do it differently we would make a larger team. Specifically, it
would be very beneficial to add several new roles in addition to the computer
engineering and computer science roles that we already fill. A mechanical engi-
neer would take care of the quadrotor frame, an electrical engineer would take
care of the circuits, and an administration major would maintain all the docu-
mentation. With these three other people we could make the excellent project
it already is absolutely outstanding.
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References
References
[1] C. Lewis, L De Ruyter,
"http://code.anzhelka.com"
[2] C. Lewis, L De Ruyter,
"http://blog.anzhelka.com"
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