DAVID SURA

UAV Systems Integration
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UIC Mechanical Engineering '28

Engineering For Tomorrow.

Autonomous Payload Retrieval & Delivery Drone.

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Project Overview.

C-UASC Compliant

Engineered a custom, lightweight autonomous drone frame applying rigorous First Principles analysis to ensure strict compliance with C-UASC weight and volumetric constraints.

The Brains.

Cube Orange + Jetson Orin

Spearheaded cross-functional integration with electrical teams, designing precision mechanical housings tailored to accommodate complex sensor arrays and autonomous computing hardware.

  • Processing: NVIDIA Edge Computing
  • Nav: Here 4 GNSS (RTK)
  • Comms: 900MHz Telemetry

Pure Thrust.

Optimized BLDC Systems

Executed comprehensive thrust-to-weight ratio analyses on diverse propulsion systems, optimizing the selection of brushless DC motors to maximize payload capacity.

MOTORS EMAX ECO II 3115
PROPS HQProp 11x7.5x3

Structural Integrity.

Carbon Fiber Architecture

Leveraged CAD and First Principles analysis to navigate complex mechanical constraints. Carbon fiber tubes and CNC-milled plates were selected for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

Payload Retrieval.

Actuated End-Effector

Designed a reliable, lightweight end-effector mechanism (claw) enabling the UAV to autonomously secure, transport, and accurately release designated payloads during mission operations.

Mastering the BOM.

Architected and managed a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM). From carbon fiber rods to complex DFM housings, every component is rigorously tracked to streamline rapid prototyping and physical manufacturing.

Engineering Gallery.

Precision from First Principles.

Sensor Housing DFM

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applied to protect the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera and optics.

Carbon Fiber Integration

Structural analysis on the main chassis to navigate complex mechanical constraints and optimize weight.

First Principles

Thermodynamics and Statics applied to ensure system survivability in diverse operational envelopes.

David Sura

Mechanical engineering candidate specializing in advanced structural design, systems integration, and rapid prototyping.

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Technical Skills

  • SolidWorks, AutoCAD
  • DFM & GD&T
  • First Principles Analysis
  • MATLAB
  • Java, C/C++ (Arduino)

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