Drones2Disabled BluAngelsCommunity Project

Mission

Drones2Disabled BluAngels is a community project to educationallybenefit 16-18 year old teens with spinal cord injuries by connectingand empowering them to be Unmanned Aerial Vehicle CertifiedPilots. Its’ purpose is to raise funds, connect, empower, and educateteens with spinal cord injuries so that they too can FLY. Thus,making a difference in their lives and making their life, a life theylove to live.

Communities

Drone Community• Emerging & Rapidly Growing

• Forms: Land, Water, Air

• Remote Operation

• Autonomous Operation

• Specific Drone Community: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone CommunityDemand & Opportunities

Cinematography

Aerial Field Mapping

Agriculture

Disaster & Emergency Mgmt.

Thermal Imaging

Forest Fire Extinguishing

Law Enforcement

Parcel Delivery

Drone CommunityFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

Chicago Area Drone Users Group

• What is so, right now?

• What is the predictable future if no action is taken?

• What can the future be for people with disabilities?

Drone Community

• What is so, right now?

• What is the predictable future if no action is taken?

• What can the future be for people with SCI?

Occurrence

•FAA predicts 10,000 Unmanned Aircraft Systems could be airborne in the U.S. skies by 2020.

•FAA rule making began in 2011

•U.S. Congress requiring the FAA to have developed UAV rules by September 2015

•FAA currently has six research/test sites operating in Alaska, Nevada, North Dakota, New York, Texas, and Virginia.

•FAA is currently granting 333 exemptions & Certificates of Authorization to individuals and companies on a case by case basis as part of their research for developing rules for drone use in commerce.

•Occurrence:

• It occurs for me the FAA will follow similar processes to certification in their rule making as they have done with airman certificates.

•Regulations are needed in the name of Safety & Innovation.

•Regulations should not regulate out people with SCI. Regulations should include people with SCI.

•By creating awareness now, specifically before the public comment opportunity, there is a real possibility the future for people with SCI can be part of the drone community and become Cinematographers, Aerial Traffic Reporters, Package Delivery Specialist, Search & Rescue Providers for Police/Fire, etc.

Drone Community

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is theworld's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancingthe unmanned systems and robotics community. Serving more than7,500 members from government organizations, industry andacademia, AUVSI is committed to fostering, developing, and promotingunmanned systems and robotic technologies. AUVSI members supportdefense, civil and commercial sectors.

MissionStatementAdvancing the unmanned systems and robotics community througheducation, advocacy and leadership.

Local Chapter – Heartland Chapter

Drone Community

The Chicago Area Drone User Group(CHI DUG) is an organization for amateur and professional drone users that seeks to promote the responsible use of flying robots for community service, artistic, entrepreneurial and recreational purposes. All experience levels are welcome. We get together as a community to share tips, experiences, and of course to do some flying. We work to educate ourselves about how to build and use drones in a safe and respectful manner and to educate the public about the positive role aerial robotics can play in our society. Most importantly, we think that flying robots are a lot of fun! CHI DUG is a member of the Drone User Group Network, an association of community organizations that promote the use of civilian drone technology for the benefit of humanity.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

• Types: Fixed Wing, Multi-Copter, Blimp

• Micro

• Low Altitude

• High Altitude

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Unmanned Aircraft

• Control System

• Control Link

• Other Ground Related Support

Basic Technical Components of a Quad Copter Drone

• Essentials

• RC Transmitter

• Multi Rotor Frame

• Motors / Speed Controller

• Propellers

• Flight Controller

• Battery & Charger

• Options

• Battery Alarm

• Flight Controller Add-ons

• Camera Gimbal

• Telemetry

• Wireless Video

RC Transmitter

• Controls Aircraft

• Sends signals to motors

• Sends signals to servos

• Multi-Channels for controlling functions such as cameras, landing gear, parachutes, etc.

• 90% Use 2.4 Ghz band. Unique Factory Set ID Codes Avoids Signal Conflicts

Receiver

• Binds to Transmitter

• Connects to motor

• Connects to servos

Multi Rotor Frame

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Carbon Fiber

• Foam

• Combination

Motors / Speed Controller• Direct Current (DC)

• Majority are Brushless

• Kv = RPM @1 Volt with zero load

• Battery voltage and overall weight of drone determine motor size and Kv rating.

• Electronic Speed Control (ESC)• A component that varies

(and potentially brakes) the rotational speed of, or changes to the direction of the shaft of an electric motor.

• A UAV typically includes one ESC for each electric motor.

Propellers• Array of Materials

• Cheaper is less precise

• Expensive is more precise and adds to stabilization.

• Three Measurements• Length

• Pitch

• Bore

• Small – Greater Speed

• Larger – Stability

• Greater pitch – Higher Thrust, Larger Motor

• Lower pitch – More efficient

Flight Controller

• Small Circuit Board Varying in complexity

• Directs RPM to each motor in response to input

• Employ sensors for gyroscopes, barometers, GPS, and failsafe features

• Configurable / Programmable

Battery & Charger• Industry standard is

lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) batteries

• Lightweight & Compact

• Three Specification Considerations• Voltage

• Wired as Series or Parallel

• Capacity

• Chargers –Single/Multiple

• Straight/Balanced

Options

• Battery Alarm

• Flight Controller Add-ons

• Camera Gimbals

• Telemetry

• Wireless Video• Open Source

• Gyro Stabilization

• Self Leveling

• Altitude Hold

• Position Hold

• Return Home

• Waypoint Navigation

• 16 – 18 Years Old

• Male or Female

• Connect, Empower, Educate to be…..• Aerial Photographers

• Cinematographers

• Search & Rescue Providers for Police/Fire

• Aerial Traffic Reporters for Media/News Community

• Package Delivery Specialists in Logistic Community

• TO FLY

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)Community

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)Community

Mission

BACKBONES exists to provide free support for people with spinal cord injury and their families. Through our network we facilitate telephone, in-person, or web-based connections and encourage growth by the sharing of experiences and ideas. As a host to events, BACKBONES creates an inviting atmosphere where people can ask questions, learn from each other informally, and make lasting friendships.BACKBONES is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

BACKBONES has committed to being the Fiscal Sponsor for this Community Project

Educators

• Certificates

• Degrees

Drones2Disabled BluAngelsCommunity Project

Objectives• Fundraising Goal - $10,500.00

• Educationally Benefit Person or People with SCI.

• Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Certificate or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Degree

• For occupation in Drone Community

• Future possibility for people with disabilities to form a Drone Flight Team and perform in Airshows.

Stuart Turner“I really wanted to fly a quadcopter!”

“It’s amazing to fly around a distant space when you can’t move your own body. I really can’t describe it.”

Drones2Disabled BluAngelsCommunity Project

Concept & Theory

• Drone Community

• To connect, embrace, and empower SCI community to be Unmanned Aerial Pilots for Hobby or Occupation.

• To facilitate in making a difference in the lives of the SCI community through diversity programs.

• Drone community can raise awareness to all beings that the SCI community has now an unlimited number of future possibilities for all communities.

• SCI Community• The real possibility of a transformed

being• Moved, Touch, & Inspired by the Drone

Community to be……• ……Aerial Photographers in the Arts

Community, Cinematographers in the Major Motion Picture Community, Aerial Traffic Reporters for the Media/News Community, Search & Rescue Providers for Police/Fire Communities, Agricultural Providers in the Farming Community, Package Delivery Specialists in the Logistic Community, etc. To be able to FLY!

(Raising Awareness)

Drones2Disabled BluAngelsCommunity Project

Concept & Theory (Fundraising)

• Crowd Rise

• Imperative to raise funds to facilitate the outcome of the project possibility

• Individual/Public Donations

• Schools & Associations

• Grants from non-profit self-supporting educational foundations

• Grants from professional associations such as AUVSI & ADA 25

• Corporate Sponsorship

• Drones, Simulators, Fly-In Space

• Diversity in Action

• Benefit Event• Indoor Fly-In Drone Air show• Volunteer Drones & Drone Pilots• Introduction to all communities about

drones• Ticket sales• Concession sales• FPV racing, wagering for benefit• Silent auction• Product sales with percentage of

proceeds towards project• Brought to you by (Corporate

Sponsor(s))

Drones2Disabled BluAngelsCommunity Project

Opportunities

• Drone Community

• Product/Service placement

• Individual, Organizational , Community diversity involvement

• Media Coverage

• Educational opportunity for Universities

• Involvement in making a difference in the lives we all live, lives we all love to live together.

• Volunteers

• SCI Community

• To embrace a new an emerging technological opportunity with the Drone Community

• To get involved now and bring whatever they have to offer towards future opportunities within their community so that they will not be overlooked or missed.

• To shift the occurrence of capability in the game of regulation

• Volunteers