Preliminary Design of sUAS Deployment and Transportation System

This research describes a preliminary design of a multi-rotor sUAS deployment and transportation system. The system is designed to protect multi-copters from debris, sand, dust, and water. The system is expected to enhance safety levels during sUAS operations by allowing a pilot to deploy an aerial system from remote locations; therefore, being at a safe distance from spinning propellers or LiPo batteries. The successful development of this complex deployment and transportation system requires a systems engineering approach, which will integrate knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as systems, aerospace, materials, software, electrical, and transportation engineering.