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Mid-Semester PresentationSenior Design Spring 2015Remote Control Duck Decoy (RCD2)Meet The Duck Dawgs

Taylor Dees Team LeaderDustin MauldenTyler OwenJamie SmithJoey WhiteDr. Moorhead - AdvisorContentBackgroundProblemConstraintsTechnicalPracticalApproachTimelineProgress

BackgroundDuck decoy originHandmade/carvedLive duck as decoyMass production of plastic decoyFirst Electronic Decoy1990sSpinning Wing DecoysMotion is the advantage

ProblemThere is not a product on the market that combines the features of a live duck into one decoy.

SolutionRCD2 combines the following features into one realistic decoy

Full Motion Wireless ControlWake Creation SystemFlapping Wing SimulatorSwarm Control

Technical Design ConstraintsNamePriceSizeThe decoy must house the electrical and mechanical components, and it must be life-sized to be appealing to incoming waterfowl.RangeThe decoys must be controllable up to 75 yards from the main remote control.Battery LifeThe battery life of each decoy and the microcontroller must be a minimum of six hours.Watertight EnclosureThe decoy body must be waterproof to protect the electrical components house inside.Swarm ControlRCD2 must grant the user the ability to control a single duck or up to six multiple ducks at the same time.Practical Design ConstraintsTypeNamePriceSustainabilityReliabilityThe decoys must be sufficiently robust to account for harsh conditions. The batteries must have at least a six hour life and be rechargeable. EconomicCostThe total cost of parts per duck shall not exceed $300.SustainabilityWaterproofWeatherproofRechargeableDurable

Market

Lucky Duck Rapid Flyer Duck [2]

Life-like flapping motionDuck mounted above waterEdge Quiver Duck Decoy [1]

Built-in quiver magnet for ripples and motion Weighted keel with waterproof quiver mount

Swimn Duck [3]

Operating range 30 yardsTow additional decoys

EconomicNamePriceMoveable WingsRemote Control (movement)Multiple Decoy ControlWake SystemLucky Duck [2]$99.99XSwimn Duck [3]$119.98XMojo Outdoors Swimmer [4]$99.99XMojo Mallard Machine [5]$169.99XRCD2