This section of the first development phase had the team members create their own AEV designs and compare them to design a final prototype for the team AEV. The members used the ideas of creative design thinking, such as brainstorming, to create their innovative designs.
All designs created as well as their reasonings are included below.
Chris Lenart
Chris’ AEV design (shown above) attempts to apply the most stability to the AEV and allows the team to experiment with different placements of the motors. The design allows multiple places to mount the motors while also holding good stability and slimness for the overall AEV.
Zach Laprise
Zach’s design (shown above) takes a wider stance at the wings, attempting to distance the motors from each other; This intended to help the efficiency of the AEV while also allowing for a more aerodynamic view of the wings.
Kyle Barta
Kyle’s design for the AEV (shown above), provides a new approach by moving the motors to the back of the AEV and eliminating the side wings that most of the other designs incorporated. This design gives a sleek and aerodynamic look while not compromising for the stability of the device, and also accounts for the efficiency of the motor placement.
Benerji Sai Sreyash Gudavalli
Ben’s design for the AEV (shown above) shows a style where there is a compromise for stability and allows for more weight reduction. Giving the AEV a weight reduction has its benefits of a more efficient performance and a more futuristic design, allowing the smaller size to give off a more appealing look by other standards
Final Design
The team’s final design was based on a combination of Zach’s and Chris’ designs. This design was chosen because it allows for multiple placements of the motors to use in their upcoming motor configuration testing.