Development of an Integrated Multi-mode Propulsion system for UAS Leveraging Speed and Endurance (IMPULSE)

ABSTRACT: The goal of the Phase II work is to significantly advance the maturity of the IMPULSE system through the detail design, development, and comprehensive bench testing of its power and propulsion systems. The Phase I conceptual design showed that the system was able to meet the desired performance requirements for a Group 2 SUAS. This work will expand upon this Phase I design, while maintaining scalability throughout a wide range of SUAS of this scale.; BENEFIT: The IMPULSE technology has significant potential in the market of SUAS, highlighted by the significant industry support of the program. The scalable design of the IMPULSE technology maximizes the commercial potential by making the system available to numerous existing UAS programs of record. The system has the ability to augment many aircraft with rapid-response capability coupled with high-endurance flight. The IMPULSE technology provides the added benefit of improving the safety and reliability of UAS.