When we flew the FTS (Flight Test System) for the first time, we recorded the flight from the ground. While this was sufficient for recording that flight, we need more cameras to record footage from different view points during the next test. This footage is necessary to gauge the performance of the system that is being…
Part 1 here. Last week we continued work on the parachute system. This is one of the more important systems of the test payload and when completed will bring us much closer to our flight. Our plan was to upgrade the springs and perform more tests in an attempt to increase the power. However, after…
During the past few weeks we have been working on the camera system, one of the many components of the test payload. Originally, we planned to have the camera software completed by October 20th. Unfortunately, we repeatedly ran into errors and bugs, some of these were resolved in a few minutes, while others took days…
