Parts Summary
The drone assembly requires a combination of purchased parts, custom designed 3D printed parts, and custom made cabling. This page details all necessary parts and how they can be obtained. If you are assembling this drone for the KTH CAS-UAV lab, you should check all inventory prior to making any purchase orders as some parts are likely already be on hand.
Parts Summary by System
Body / Landing Gear
| System | Part Name | Part Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Drone Frame | 380mm Multirotor Quadcopter Frame | Purchased |
| Body | Large Battery Adapter | Large Battery Adapter | 3D Printed |
| Landing Gear | Landing Gear Assembly | Landing Gear Assembly | 3D Printed |
| Landing Gear | Landing Gear Magnets | 8mm x 3mm (1.3 kg force) magnets | Purchased |
Flight Systems
| System | Part Name | Part Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Systems | Flight Control Unit (FCU) | PixHawk 4 | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | FCU Vibration Isolator | Pixhawk 4 Vibration Damping Mount | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | FCU Arming Switch | PX4 Arming Switch | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | Range Finder | TeraRanger Evo Mini | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | Optical Flow Sensor | PWM3901 Optical Flow Sensor | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | ESP8266 Wifi Module | Adafruit Feather HUZZAH with ESP8266 | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | Radio Receiver | FrSky D4R-II 4ch Receiver | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | Radio Controller | FrSky Taranis X9D Plus 1 | Purchased |
| Flight Systems | Sensor Plate | Low Level Sensor Plate | 3D Printed |
Notes
- Can be shared among multiple UAVs.
Peripherals
| System | Part Name | Part Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Computer | Intel NUC 1 | Intel® NUC 8 Pro Board - NUC8v7PNB | Purchased |
| Companion Computer | NUC Mount 2 | NUC Mount Assembly | 3D Printed |
| Perception | RealSense Lidar Camera | RealSense L515 | Purchased |
| Perception | L515 Camera Mount | L515 Camera Mount | 3D Printed |
| Perception | RealSense Stereo Camera | RealSense D435i | Purchased |
| Perception | Camera Screws | 0.25" Camera Screw | Purchased |
Notes
- It is recommended to purchase the up-to-date, highest quality NUC model.
- The 3D printed NUC mount CAD file may need modifications if the footprint changes with newer models. The mount was designed for a NUC8BEB model.
Power Supply
| System | Part Name | Part Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | Battery Voltage Alarm | In Line Battery Voltage Alarm | Purchased |
| Power Supply | Hot Swap Board | Y-PWR (5-30V, max. 2x 10A) | Purchased |
| Power Supply | LiPo Battery | 4S - 8500mAh - 50C LiPo | Purchased |
| Power Supply | Boost Converter | DC-DC 10-32V To 12-35V 150W Booster | Purchased |
| Power Supply | Boost Converter Mount | Boost Converter Mount | 3D Printed |
| Power Supply | PX4 power supply | PX4 power supply (Buck Converter) | Purchased |
| Power Supply | Capacitor | 2,00 uF Capacitor | Purchased |
| Power Supply | Power Connector Holder | Power Connector Holder | 3D Printed |
| Power Supply | FCU Power Switch | FCU Power / Reboot Switch | Purchased |
| Power Supply | XT60 Connectors | XT60 Connectors | Purchased |
| Power Supply | XT90 Connectors | XT90 Connectors | Purchased |
Propulsion
| System | Part Name | Part Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | Motors | SunnySky X2216 V3 - 1250kV - short shaft | Purchased |
| Propulsion | 30A, 2S-4S ESC's | 30A, 2S-4S Multirotor ESC's | Purchased |
| Propulsion | Propellers | 8045 Propellers - 2x CW & 2x CCW | Purchased |
| Propulsion | Propeller Adapters | 5mm (M5) prop adapters - 2x CW & 2x CCW | Purchased |
| Propulsion | Propeller Guards | Propeller Guards - 8045 props | Either |
| Propulsion | Bullet Connectors | Bullet Connectors - (2mm/3.5mm/4mm) | Purchased |
Notes
- There are two options for propeller guards. The purchased guards have proven to withstand more damage during collisions.
Cabling
See details in Cabling Summary.
Fasteners
See details in Fasteners Summary.