Description: The IRISS group has expressed desire for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone which can autonomously take off and land in spatially constrained locations. The successful completion of this project will further the IRISS group’s effort in reducing false alarm tornado warnings and improving detection of potentially lethal storms.

Sponsor: IRISS

Advisor: Donna Gerren

PM: Bill Chabot

Team Roster: Mohamed Aichiouene, Stephen Albert, Joseph Buescher, Bill Chabot, Colton Cline, Brandon Cummings, Roland Ilyes, Delaney Jones, Cameron Kratt, Michael Patterson, Joseph Rooney, Justin Troche

Project Files:

• Project Definition Document (PDD)
• Conceptual Design Document (CDD)
• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
• Critical Design Review (CDR)
• Manufacturing Status Review (MSR)
• Test Readiness Review (TRR)
• Spring Final Review (SFR)
• Project Final Report (PFR)