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.
Similar Posts
107
While we waited for the replacement receiver to arrive we decided to start studying for a 107 license. A 107 license is needed to operate a sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft System) or “drone” for commercial purposes. We are unsure if this license is needed, but as it also allows greater freedom in sUAS operation we…
Parachutes (Part 1)
Over the last week, we have have been working on the parachute system. Our current parachute deployment system is spring powered as opposed to a CO2 or pyrotechnic system. The main benefit of a spring launched parachute is that it is reusable. This is especially useful for the test payload which will fly multiple times. …
Altimeter
In the past few weeks we have made significant progress with both the GTP (Guidance Test Payload) and PSCC (Parachute System Control Computer). This continues to bring us closer to the first test flight of the GTP. With the arrival of new 3D printing material (filament) we were able to print the rest of the…
The Parachute Module
Now that we have decided on the building materials for the GTP (Guidance Test Payload), we can start assembling it. The Gen 2 GTP will be made up of two segments; the parachute segment and below it, the electronics segment. Each segment has two parts; the outer shell and inside it, the module. The outer…
Phase 1; an Overview
Project Redirect is a large project that consists of many milestones that must be completed for a successful high altitude balloon flight. The milestones that need to be completed can be separated into two phases. Phase 1 is currently active. The goals of phase 1 are as follows: Setup and test the FTS (Flight Test…
Altimeter (Part 2)
A little over a week later we returned to the test site, once again ready to test the PSCC. This time we were better prepared, bringing with us a wider selection of tools and an upgraded battery charger that could charge the FTS’s (Flight Test System) battery much faster. While originally we planned to fly…
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!