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https://www.aerialevolution.ca/annual-student-competition/
Tasks and Milestones
Registration
Due: @ 5:00pm
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Landing pads may have obstructions within 2m or a weight restriction of 5kg
QR code with list of transport routes (# passengers, way points, max weight, pad conditions, etc.)
Will be received @ 3:00pm
Flight plan (with route orders) due within 60 minutes @ 4:00pm
Flight Plan must include at least 50% of provided routes
Use of automated algorithms will earn additional points
There will be a maximum of 50 routes (50 point to point routes)
If a route requires moving more passengers than can be carried, multiple flights must be completed
Most landing pads will be BVLOS
When passengers are ‘on board’, green ‘Pax aboard’ light must be illuminated, visible from 360deg around aircraft
A landing only counts if the aircraft is fully on the pad and rotors are off for 15 seconds
Batteries may be swapped at launch point if there are no passengers (Waypoint Alpha)
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Only electric propulsion (including solar cells, batteries or fuel cell)
A single aircraft must be used for both phases
There must be 2 square inches of flat surface for a GPS tracking device provided by the competition on top of the bodywork
Must look good: No wires hanging, should have exterior labelling, windows, etc.
Data links may be radio, infrared, etc. but no tethers
Needs a flight readiness button to allow UAMS to operate once passengers are loaded.
Licenses for licensed radio frequency bands.
Each flight window will be approximately 30-45 minutes (subject to change)
‘Flight crew’ is maximum of 5 members, who are the only ones that may be present during the flight window
Pilots must remain at the launch point for the task
Pilots must hold an Advanced Pilot certificate
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