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. …
On the 2nd of September, we headed out to fly the S1000+ for the first time.
Click here for part 1 The second subsystem of the FTS (Flight Test System) is the test payload. It will be dropped by the S1000+ from 106.7 m (350 ft). Above is a 3D model of the guidance system test payload. The test payload will differ in design depending on which system will be tested. …
The Flight Test System (FTS), is one of many systems that make up Project Redirect. The FTS is designed to test various components of Project Redirect in a real world environment.
