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multi-disciplinary technology research project focused on a defined set of enabling technologies proposed for a heavy lift cargo drone.</font></p> <p>Funded by a Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) grant, the objective was to determine their, and hence the overall concept's, feasibility for the role it has been proposed for with the Australian Armed Forces.</font></p> <br> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <img src="assets/images/CONDOR-thumb-update.png" class="img-fluid"> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="row content"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <h5>Background</h5> <p>CONDOR was pitched to Defence as a supplementary materiel autonomus cargo platform able to transport payloads of of up to 150kg over distnaces of 200kms.</p> <h5>Our Brief</h5> <p>The Australian Army contracted Amatek to review the potential of the concept, based on the outcomes of research into several key technologies, including:</p> <ul> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>A custom coaxial (dual counter-rotating propeller) propulsion systems.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>COTS and custom electric motors suitable to the above propulsion system.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>COTS high-energy density, rechargeable batteries.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Custom next-gen hydrogen fuel cells and high pressure hydrogen storage vessels.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Custom autonomous flight control and navigation systems.</li> </ul> <br> <p>Additionally, we were tasked with the following:</p> <ul> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Investigating military and non-military (e.g. humanitarian, medical) applications and market opportunities.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Investigating regulatory regimes in target markets (eg AU CASA, US FAA and EU EASA) and developing a compliance program, including recommendations regarding engaging with global standards and industry development groups.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Developing a business plan that addressed strategic partnerships, engineering activities, resources, milestones and capital costs required to get a prototype to Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 9.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <br><br> <img src="assets/images/Project-CONDOR-lading-1.png" class="img-fluid"> <center><p><em>3D concept rendering</em></p></center> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="row content"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <h5>Outcomes</h5> <p>We engaged with a team of leading research partners to fulfill the requirements of this research project, comprising:</p> <ul> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Australian Aerospace Industries (aeronautical systems consulting)</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>University of New South Wales, (UNSW) School of Mechanical Design (CFD simulation and analysis)</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Sydney University start-up, Gelion (battery and fuel cell consultants)</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Robotics (autonomous systems consulting)</li> </ul> <br> <p>In 2018, we presented the Australian Department of Defence with an 800+ page Technology Concept Evaluation Report, in which we presented our reseaerch, as well as our conclusions pertaining to:</p> <ul> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>The feasibility of the key technologies researched, and associated issues and opportunities.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Regulatory issues in the target market investigated.</li> <li><i class="ri-check-double-line"></i>Funding required for further R&D, the develoment of a functional prototype, approval process risks and risk mitigation, and technology commercialisation.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <br><br> <img src="assets/images/condor_report.png" class="img-fluid"> <center><p><em>Comprehensive concept evaluation report</em></p></center> </div> </div> </div> </section> 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