Main things
Velcro is important
Coat the frame so it’s not conductive
Or just measure frame conductivity and be very deliberate about hardware mounting
Cases to allow for weatherproofing and protection from shorts
Be more thorough about deciding/debating what to bring and not to bring to competition
Check the paperwork….. (pineapples now belong on pizza)\
Importance of harnessing and appropriate length cables
We completely overlooked our scuffed battery connections
Wires being everywhere caused problems with vectornav gps signal
READS THE CONOPS
Specifically right after the CONOPS come out it would be nice to hold an all team “Strategy Meeting” to discuss how we want to approach the challenge as well as delegating critical tasks.
Motor guards for safety and to save props
AT LEAST 2x spares for everything (but ideally more)
It is very nice to be able to loan out equipment to other teams in need, favors go a long way!
More flight testing!
Other, more team-y stuff
More in-person collab (Set time where people from all subteams are in the bay)
We’ve found talking more in person makes it waaay easier to get things done
Transparency regarding SDC rules and regulations
Better visibility as to the funding situation of the team
I think this ties more into leads transparency, maybe making leads meetings open to anyone who’s interested?
The funding situation and budgeting guidelines helps everyone make purchasing decisions and push our teams!
Starting a new “Integration subteam”
Someone to coordinate how our system is integrated so subteams keep up with each other and feel less disjointed.