SUAS Breakdown: Difference between revisions

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| '''RC / Video''' || DJI OcuSync 2.4 / 5.8 GHz || ExpressLRS RX + 5.8 GHz 1 W VTX || Crossfire or ELRS; VTX taped on
| '''RC / Video''' || DJI OcuSync 2.4 / 5.8 GHz || ExpressLRS RX + 5.8 GHz 1 W VTX || Crossfire or ELRS; VTX taped on
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| '''Typical payload''' || 4 K gimbal cam; grenade drop-mod || 3-D-printed nose with PG-7V or 40 mm HEDP; ESAF PCB || Stick spear, thermite charge, or small PG-7
| '''Typical payload''' || 4 K gimbal cam; grenade drop-mod || 3-D-printed nose with PG-7V or 40 mm HEDP; ESAD PCB || Stick spear, thermite charge, or small PG-7
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* '''Battery chemistry''' – 6 S packs give power head-room for high-g dive-attacks.
* '''Battery chemistry''' – 6 S packs give power head-room for high-g dive-attacks.
* '''ELRS / Crossfire''' – sub-gram RXs, 10–20 km L-o-S, frequency-hopping anti-jam.
* '''ELRS / Crossfire''' – sub-gram RXs, 10–20 km L-o-S, frequency-hopping anti-jam.
* '''ESAF add-ons''' – simple MOSFET safe/arm PCB triggered by spare FC output; dual-command logic prevents accidental detonation.
* '''ESAD add-ons''' – simple MOSFET safe/arm PCB triggered by spare FC output; dual-command logic prevents accidental detonation.


=== Minimal Shopping List ===
=== Minimal Shopping List ===
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# RC receiver & antennas
# RC receiver & antennas
# Power-distribution harness & wiring
# Power-distribution harness & wiring
# *Optional:* FPV camera + VTX, payload mount, ESAF module if carrying explosives
# *Optional:* FPV camera + VTX, payload mount, ESAD module if carrying explosives


== Roles Involving sUAS ==
== Roles Involving sUAS ==
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;Maintenance Technician
;Maintenance Technician
: Performs pre-flight checks, field repairs, firmware updates, battery health monitoring, and post-flight inspections.
: Performs pre-flight checks, field repairs, firmware updates, battery health monitoring, and post-flight inspections.
;ESAF Armorer
;ESAD Armorer
: Implements Electronic Safe-and-Arm procedures for any explosive payload; verifies dual-command logic before arming.
: Implements Electronic Safe-and-Arm procedures for any explosive payload; verifies dual-command logic before arming.
;Data Analyst / Intelligence Cell
;Data Analyst / Intelligence Cell