EFS Timeline

ZeroPilot

Laminar OS

Groundstation

Testing

AM Restructure

Stabilized FW Flight Testing

Auto Takeoff/Landing Testing

Simulator Development

Verifying Code in Simulation

PM Restructure

PM Integration

Define LOS Interfaces

Build LOS Drivers

LOS Core

LOS Testing

GS Integration

Telemetry Research

Tracking Antenna Testing

Fixed Wing Stabilize Flight

Auto Takeoff/Landing

RF Range Testing

Transition Point

Drone Characterization

CV Integration

December: Auto Takeoff-Landing, Stabilized Fixed Wing & Quadcopter flight. Tracking antenna modelled and ready. Comms Emulator Complete.

Mid-Jaunary: start tuning on competition frame. Ardupilot Passthrough Complete & Ready.

Start of February: Auto Takeoff-Landing integrated with forward flight. Tuning started on main competition frame. Groundstation with CV ready.

– Decision to Stay with ZP or Move to Ardupilot –

Mid February: Systems Complete flight test. Simulator Complete.

– NOTHING MAJOR SHOULD BE CHANGED AFTER MARCH 1st –

March: System characterization flights, Integration flights, Incremental upgrades

April: Competition simulations && Documentation, Competition team bringup.

May: Competition