PROJECT ON UAV DESIGN FOR FLIGHT COMPETITION IN SAE AERO DESIGN WEST 2013

In the modern era every nation desires to widen their observation or surveillance sector. UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in recent years have been in the role of strategic observation. In this role the UAV has significant capabilities to capture necessary information for the development of nation. Also the low cost of manufacturing UAV is replacing manned operating aircraft day by day. This paper will demonstrate the design and simulation of an UAV for the SAE Aero Design West 2013 Competition which was sponsored and managed by NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate in partnership with SAE International. Each year, SAE International hosts a competition to design, construct and fly three types of remote controlled aircraft. The MIST students made an endeavor to design a micro class aircraft to compete in this Competition. The project was started from September 2012 and continues through competition in April 2013. During this period the team faced many obstacles with design process, overall management, schedule meetings, team dynamics, resolving communication issues and budget. Considering availability of technology, material and skilled workmanship, this is the best design of a unique innovation to be proud of a developing nation like Bangladesh.