Flight Testing

Testing evaluates both UAV platforms as their mechanical, electrical, sensing, communications, and payload systems are integrated. Over-water testing includes vehicle-specific capabilities such as locating and landing on the landing pad and retrieving colored tins. Testing evaluates both UAV platforms as their mechanical, electrical, sensing, communications, and payload systems are integrated. Over-water testing includes vehicle-specific capabilities such as locating and landing on the landing pad and retrieving colored tins.

Test data is recorded throughout flight operations. ROS bag files are collected during testing to support post-test analysis and debugging, allowing the team to review system behavior and identify issues following each flight. Test data is recorded throughout flight operations. ROS bag files are collected during testing to support post-test analysis and debugging, allowing the team to review system behavior and identify issues following each flight.

Following each test, the UAV team conducts a debrief to review the results, identify areas for improvement, and determine changes or additional testing required before the next stage. Following each test, the UAV team conducts a debrief to review the results, identify areas for improvement, and determine changes or additional testing required before the next stage.