Hardware Podcasts

198: Unmanned Flying Thingy

Embedded.fm · 4 May 2017 · 1h 16m

What this episode covers

Walter Stockwell, Director of Technical Standards at DJI, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape for drones, including the distinction between autonomous and remotely piloted systems, and the FAA's Part 107 certification requirements. He details the results of the ASSURE UAS Ground Collision Severity Evaluation, which used crash test dummies to determine that drone impacts pose significantly lower injury risks than solid objects of equivalent mass, influencing safety standards. Stockwell also explains the role of Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) in aviation certification and the technical challenges of sensor fusion, such as Kalman and Madgwick filters, in maintaining stable flight.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DJI, Intel, Pepsi, Crossbow
Products
Phantom
Tools
Madgwick Filter, Kalman Filter
Also
FAA, ASSURE

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