Firmware Bring-Up and First Integration Validation: Apr 1-7

Chenault Aerospace progressed into active system integration during this period, including flight controller firmware flashing, power-system bring-up, radio and receiver binding, ESC and motor wiring verification, capacitor installation, and initial video-system planning.

Bench-level validation during this phase was focused on confirming clean power-up behavior, establishing communications between control components, and resolving early integration faults before flight testing. This type of controlled debug work is critical for reducing risk during first-flight preparation.

By the end of the phase, the demonstrator program had advanced from parts and planning into a functioning integrated aircraft undergoing subsystem validation.