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Military Applications In
order for the team's design to be used for more real-life purposes (i.e.
the military), the team would have made their design from composites and
carbon fiber instead of from wood. Due to the cost of
manufacturability of composites, it was not realistic for the team to
use them for this design. All parts and components would also have
the capability of being constructed and machined with a higher degree of
precision. The precision needed by the military would have been
quite costly for the team. The military, however, has the means to
make these changes.
A carbon plating could also be added beneath the motor to provide
further protection from the various elements to which the plane is
subjected. Selecting a battery with higher ampere-hour would
increase the flight time of the plane. By attaching a transmitter
and a camera to the payload, the plane would be more prepared for
reconnaissance and search and rescue missions. |