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Structure/Organization
Formatting	No section was made for Technical Description and Novelty (some sections missing)	FOLLOW CONOPS suggested format
	No acronyms section and page 9 wrong figure used	include acronyms section (are we allowed an appendix?)
	formatting could be better
	some labels on wrong page. Figure 3.2 flowchart has 2 yes’s from one box. Some figure hard to read	pay attention to figures in editing process!
	limited number of figures/charts/tables	be sure to include a lot of diagrams…
References	only one besides conops	LIST MORE REFERENCES
Grammar	A few mistakes or awkward wordings but nothing major	grammarly.
System Level Testing
	More details required - risk matrix, expanded deliverables on testing each phase i.e. ID of package & transport	include risk matrix
	limited system tests implemented in development process	talk about general tests during dev process
	As above, they identified high level firmware testing, and that some flight testing will be done. Not a lot of details here	have each subteam lead talk about their respective testing processes
Novel Approach to mission requirements
	Included at the beginning but not detailed	HIGHLIGHT NOVEL APPROACH
	seems like an interesting approach, doesn't explicitly highlight anything novel	HIGHLIGHT NOVEL APPROACH
	section missing, some points awarded for use of fixed-wing to prioritize range and endurance
	Not specifically addressed. Comms could be the strength on this team and custom controller	Pretty much, just brag about everything we think is novel or really just cool about the system.
	All in one system is interesting, rather than having a separate ground vehicle
Description of system level safety issues
	More details required
	named 2 but with minimal detail
	Two IDd, only one described limited. No personnel, response to crashes. ecy	Be sure to mention safety of PEOPLE et cetera within certain situations, not just technical ones.
	Provided some info but not many details on mitigations other than what they do when it happens. No mention of COVID safety
Identification of single point failure modes
	More details required (too short) limited analysis. of SPFMs (single point failure modes)	Figure out all possibilities for SPFM and talk about them. IN DEPTH.
	Only comms link failures, limited details
	Not specifically addressed, expect these will become prevalent as testing begins
	They identified some areas, but didn't give many details on how they would prevent them. More operational risks.
List of milestones
	Not detailed, not long enough
Schedule
	Diagram not clear can’t tell what the Gantt says but it looks pretty basic	Make sure chart is readable..
	no discussion of schedule
	text unreadable
Project Budget
	Underestimated for something that can lift 10 kg payload	Be realistic!! They don’t care too much about having a low budget… apparently.
	extremely limited, sparse
	Not sure this is realistic - $500 for entire system, no cost on gimbal, dropper, neural training etc
Alternate Solutions
	does discuss alternate solutions, but it’s pretty basic
	not clear on decision of solution
	Heavy focus on comms and very limited on aircraft. No diagram dimensions - will it fit in the tent? Package mechanism not compared	Be sure to consider more REASONS as to why a particular solution was chosen
	They provided different options and a very basic analysis
Features & Capabilities
	talk about some aspect and why they chose them, but seems like that can’t be everything lacking in detail about UAV airframe and ground station	leads should all contribute. The features and capabilities should flow through each subteam so that the judges get the bigger picture.
	Details of autopilot - but it’s just an autopilot. Own gimbal design at high level, but why?
	Comms addressed. Package logistics not addressed to enough detail. Noted they will deliver 3 packages instead of 4
	They really only talk to the computer vision system, nothing on the aircraft itself. Seems like the A/C is a bed for their novel software
Communications and Control
	missing team communication some c2 links not identified(FPV?). No mention of checklists/team comms. high level explanation of telemetry and comms, nothing unique 900 MHz link, but not clear if that is used for telemtery and video and manual control or how it is being implemented	INCLUDE TEAM COMMUNICATION
BVLOS Strategy	missing team communication does not address long-range communication concerns.
	Auto guidance, little details
	No ADSB reference in BVLOS
	Resonably detailed on how the autopilot is integrated with the various sensors, but only really focuses on the CV and not much else
Pickup/Drop-off Methodology
	needs more detail Does not outline how QR codes will be read
	FW will fly, but will it deliver a package? Will it fit in a tent? Relying on CV -Yolo, no mention of reading QR codes
	Figure is nice and seems like a nice simple solution, but lacking detail
Navigation Strategy
	needs diagram	Include Diagram
	does not outline navigation strategy specific to tasks	Discuss how specific to task
	Auto by waypoints, limited details, nothing new	Highlight novelty.
	no mention of pilot in emergency. BVLOS flight will be strong for this team w/o packaged delivered	mention pilot in emergency
	Standard waypoint following, via GPS, but no mention of how it works (I assume it's just through their Flight Management Software) or other details	Explain how the system works. IN DEPTH.
Safety
	nothing about safety at the depot/clinics	Just … write more about safety. Consider more cases where safety need to be talked about.
	Safety considerations for operating near ground personnel not addressed (not addressing people/clinics)
	Limited comms failure info
	Is there an 'overconfidence' around comms system, lacking attention to safety?
	I would have wanted to see a lot more here. They identified some very high level issues, but no details
Project Risk Mitigation Plan
	only 3 risks three tech and programmatic risks, limited details	Consider risks and mitigation plan over all subteams.
	If comms and effective BVLOS is goal then those risks seem prepared, activity, people, tents needs attention	Consider risks and mitigation plan over all subteams.