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Flyer UAV Launcher

This project aims to design and fabricate a pneumatic launcher for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) weighing up to 15 kg. The launcher provides an initial thrust using compressed air stored in a tank. CAD software was used to design the launcher. Testing showed the take-off velocity depends on factors like rail length, port diameter, pressure, and UAV weight. The designed launcher operates as intended and lowers operating costs compared to runways. An electrically controlled valve could improve precision. The project demonstrates how UAV launchers can efficiently launch UAVs without a runway.

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Flyer UAV Launcher

This project aims to design and fabricate a pneumatic launcher for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) weighing up to 15 kg. The launcher provides an initial thrust using compressed air stored in a tank. CAD software was used to design the launcher. Testing showed the take-off velocity depends on factors like rail length, port diameter, pressure, and UAV weight. The designed launcher operates as intended and lowers operating costs compared to runways. An electrically controlled valve could improve precision. The project demonstrates how UAV launchers can efficiently launch UAVs without a runway.

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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF

UAV LAUNCHER

ABSTRACT CAD DESIGN

This project aims to design and fabricate the


launcher for an unmanned aerial vehicle of
maximum take-off mass of 15 𝑘𝑔 with a required
takeoff velocity. This launcher provides an initial
thrust with the help of compressed air which is
stored in an air tank. This pneumatic-powered
launcher is cost-efficient and easy to operate.

INTRODUCTION
CAD Design of UAV Launcher
The use of UAV Launchers is expanding as it
eliminates the need for a runway to launch a UAV, ANALYSIS RESULTS
saves energy, provides better safety to the operator,
and provides initial conditions such as acceleration, The UAV Launcher is in operational condition with
and velocity to the UAV. It has also proven to lower dominant results as per our designed parameters.
the operating cost of UAVs and is easy to carry. Different tests were performed with different
weights to monitor the end velocity at applied
The energy source provided to the UAV for an initial
pressure. The take-off velocity of the UAV is
thrust depends on the type of launching mechanisms
dependent on the length of the rail, the diameter of
such as Pneumatic, Bungee, Kinetic,
the port, the pressure applied on the piston, the
Electromagnetic, and RATO. This UAV launcher is
stroke length of the piston, and the weight of the
pneumatic based and is chosen on the basis of
UAV. These parameters play a key role in altering
certain attributes which include Maintenance, Cost,
the end desired conditions.
Safety, Control, and Availability of components.
Moreover, the opening of the valve during the
This project has been designed to cover the
operation should be replaced by an electrically
Mechanical aspects that plays part in designing a
controlled valve rather than a manual operation to
UAV launcher. The complete pneumatic model of
get precise results.
the launcher is simulated in Simulink SIMSCAPE to
depict the behavior and trace the end conditions
when the UAV is launched into the air. In
CONCLUSION
continuation to this, structural analysis of the Railing
system is carried out to avoid deformation while UAV Launchers provide a possible means of ejecting
operating followed by the design of shock absorbers the UAV into the air without compromising on the
to absorb the impact energy of the moving carriage. results as tested during this project. This eventually
Additionally, the structure is optimized to reduce the leads to the concept of energy saving and ease of
weight of the launcher. operation in the field. Hence, this is practical and
open to optimization of parameters to alter the
The selected launching mechanism is then results according to the requirement.
fabricated according to the design requirements.
Project Members:
Mr. Wali Muhammad Ashir ME181016 Project’s Adviser: Project’s Co-Adviser:
Mr. Muhammad Osama ME181013 Engr. Dr. M. Farrukh Shahab Engr. Hassan Hussain
Mr. Mustafa Jakwani ME181022 [email protected] [email protected]
Mr. Noman Gulahmed ME181023

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