Test 11
On the 15th of June, we flight tested the parachute system that we have been developing for Project Redirect. We have finished editing the footage from this test which can be viewed below.
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Part 2 here. The new receiver and servo arrived, allowing us to continue our work on the parachute system for Project Redirect. After installing these parts, we were once more ready to test. Our first test revealed new problems. Even after the upgrade, the servo still had trouble releasing. Also, the new springs made the…
The Flight Test System; an Overview (Part 2)
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Development of the PSCC code that would automatically deploy the parachutes proved much easier than expected. Only a few days after the GPS issue was solved, this code was ready for testing. Functionally, this version of the PSCC code is simple and functions as follows: During operation the code takes altitude readings from the PSCC’s…
Status Update
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Delays
Originally the plan was to fly the FTS (Flight Test System) for the first time on Saturday the 25th. To achieve this goal, we first had to complete a few parts of the FTS. We began by finishing the S1000+; starting with wiring and securing the various components of the flight controller. We also needed…
Great job! How did it feel to have a successful flight? The horses at the end cracked me up!
It was awesome to have a success.
Awesome!! Seeing the parachute deploy was so cool.
Great footage. Love the music. Nice touch leaving the horses in! Well done!
Wowza! That was so exciting! Good work!
Good work that you’re doing here. The parachute looks to work flawlessly. It’s cool how the music lines up perfectly with the footage. Keep it up!