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Drone Trap process FMEA

Sample — fictitious company

Sample — fictitious company. All numbers and people are invented scenario assumptions. This is draft concept paperwork; no physical testing, customer evidence, certification, filing or sign-off has occurred.

Drone TrapRevision C12026-10-24sample-draft30 entries
Drone Trap process FMEA
IDProcess stepFunctionFailure modeEffectSeverityCausePreventionOccurrenceDetection controlDetection ratingRPNActionOwnerTarget dateStatus
PF01P01 assemble/verify Capture doorCapture doorDoor rebounds after entryMouse escapes; repeated handling increases bite exposure7Assembly/configuration error: Hinge rebound and latch misalignmentAdd positive over-center latch and keyed hinge pin5Cycle rig then 5 N outward retention pull6210Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Capture doorJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF02P02 assemble/verify Ventilation ribsVentilation ribsAir paths blocked by nesting materialConfined mouse distress or death9Assembly/configuration error: Vents all located on floor near baitRaise vents on opposing walls; add no-bedding instructions4Occlude either vent bank with paper surrogate; inspect remaining airflow path7252Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Ventilation ribsJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF03P03 assemble/verify Release sliderRelease sliderFinger enters closing-door pathPinch or bite during release8Assembly/configuration error: Grip next to opening and no positive open detentExtend external slider and add hold-open detent4Video-record unloaded representative-user task6192Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Release sliderJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF04P04 assemble/verify Washable shellWashable shellSoiled corners retain contaminationUser exposure to rodent waste8Assembly/configuration error: Blind corners and poor disassemblyRound internal corners; detach door cassette; hygiene instructions5Fluorescent soil inspection after hand wash; biological efficacy not claimed6240Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Washable shellJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF05P05 assemble/verify Bait pocketBait pocketBait holder detachesSmall-part ingestion by child or pet9Assembly/configuration error: Uncaptured insert fits through entranceIntegrate pocket into shell; no loose insert3Force gauge pull and foreseeable misuse inspection6162Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Bait pocketJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF06P06 assemble/verify Occupancy inspectionOccupancy inspectionUser leaves occupied trap uncheckedAnimal dehydration and distress9Assembly/configuration error: Trap hidden and no inspection habitTransparent inspection window; explicit do-not-leave-unattended warning610-user visibility/teach-back study; no live animals before ethical review8432Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Occupancy inspectionJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF07P07 assemble/verify Entry baffleEntry baffleSecond mouse opens occupied chamberEscape or animal injury8Assembly/configuration error: One-way baffle back-driven from insideSeparate entry vestibule with anti-backdrive stop5Probe each chamber loaded with surrogates in 50 cycles7280Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Entry baffleJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF08P08 assemble/verify Occupancy sensorOccupancy sensorFalse empty statusUser neglects occupied enclosure9Assembly/configuration error: Dust fouls optical beamUse independent beam and weight checks; show uncertain as occupied5Injected beam blockage, drift and stuck-value cases8360Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Occupancy sensorJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF09P09 assemble/verify Wi-Fi alert queueWi-Fi alert queueAlert never arrivesDelayed inspection harms captured animal9Assembly/configuration error: Router outage or mobile notification disabledOffline local indicator; queued alerts and no-cloud-needed manual checks6Router loss/reconnect and phone permission fault injection8432Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Wi-Fi alert queueJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF10P10 assemble/verify BLE provisioningBLE provisioningNearby stranger pairs to trapUnauthorized control and household occupancy disclosure8Assembly/configuration error: Shared default credentials and insecure pairingAuthenticated pairing; expiring setup window; no shared password5Threat-model-led unauthorized pairing attempts on test build8320Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for BLE provisioningJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF11P11 assemble/verify Firmware updaterFirmware updaterCorrupt update disables occupancy indicationOccupied trap appears inactive9Assembly/configuration error: Power loss during single-bank flashingSigned dual-bank firmware with rollback and independent indicator4Interrupt update at 20 points; confirm last known good boot8288Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Firmware updaterJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF12P12 assemble/verify Rechargeable packRechargeable packBattery overheats during chargingBurn or fire10Assembly/configuration error: Unprotected cell, wet connector, charger faultProtected replaceable pack; keyed certified-candidate charger; thermal cutoff4Specialist battery fault evaluation; no destructive tests by unqualified users8320Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Rechargeable packJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF13P13 assemble/verify Electronics cassetteElectronics cassetteWash water reaches PCBShock from faulty adapter or overheating9Assembly/configuration error: Electronics not removed before washSeparate dry cassette with keyed seal and wash label5Assembly interlock test and controlled splash screen; no IP rating claimed7315Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Electronics cassetteJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF14P14 assemble/verify Account and cloudAccount and cloudHousehold presence patterns retainedPrivacy loss after breach7Assembly/configuration error: Unbounded timestamp retentionLocal-first alerts; minimal pseudonymous event data; documented deletion5Review data flows and test account deletion across backups8280Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Account and cloudJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF15P15 assemble/verify Radio module integrationRadio module integrationHost changes invalidate RF assumptionsBlocked market access or interference9Assembly/configuration error: Antenna/layout differs from module conditionsFreeze antenna/layout; RF lab review before launch5Host pre-scan and authorization-path review; results not performed8360Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Radio module integrationJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF16P16 assemble/verify Crowded chamberCrowded chamberAnimals compete or overheatInjury to trapped animals9Assembly/configuration error: Capacity inferred from volume without welfare evidenceIndependent compartments and ventilation; inhibit further entry if full5Surrogate occupancy/thermal analysis first; ethical live study only if approved8360Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Crowded chamberJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF17P17 assemble/verify Wall-side deployment carriageWall-side deployment carriageCarriage crushes hand or petCrush/pinch injury9Assembly/configuration error: Uncommanded extension from baseGuard pinch points and torque-limit drive; positive travel stops5Test 20 surrogate obstruction positions with power isolated emergency stop8360Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Wall-side deployment carriageJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF18P18 assemble/verify Payload couplerPayload couplerTrap falls from droneImpact injury and animal escape10Assembly/configuration error: Latch incompletely seated or sensor stuckCaptive redundant latch and diverse seated sensors5Static 5x proposed payload proof test plus single-fault latch injection8400Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Payload couplerJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF19P19 assemble/verify Propeller guardsPropeller guardsPerson reaches rotorLaceration10Assembly/configuration error: Accessible rotor at wall dockFull guards; hardware arm inhibit; emergency motor stop5Articulated probe and arm-inhibit single-fault tests7350Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Propeller guardsJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF20P20 assemble/verify Navigation estimatorNavigation estimatorGNSS error causes flyawayCollision or loss of live payload10Assembly/configuration error: Multipath near building and stale mapIndependent supervisor; no public flight in sample phase5Hardware-in-loop injected 20 m position jumps and stale fixes9450Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Navigation estimatorJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF21P21 assemble/verify Mission batteryMission batteryEnergy exhausted on returnCrash and stranded animal10Assembly/configuration error: Payload/wind underestimatedEnergy budget check before takeoff; abort to safe landing6Simulate doubled return energy and degraded pack capacity8480Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Mission batteryJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF22P22 assemble/verify Command linkCommand linkBluetooth/phone loss leaves uncontrolled missionCollision or unsafe release10Assembly/configuration error: Phone assumed to be safety controllerIndependent flight controller and local abort plan5Disconnect phone, radio and cloud separately in simulation9450Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Command linkJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF23P23 assemble/verify Field release doorField release doorDoor opens in flightFalling animal and loss of containment10Assembly/configuration error: Software release request at wrong phaseHardware ground/motor interlock plus software sequence checks4Inject release command in every mission phase; verify inhibited8320Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Field release doorJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF24P24 assemble/verify Release destinationRelease destinationRelease occurs on unsuitable landAnimal harm, trespass or rule violation9Assembly/configuration error: User selects arbitrary fieldApproved destination registry; human review before mission enable7Review jurisdiction and destination documents; no destination approved9567Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Release destinationJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF25P25 assemble/verify Aircraft operation scopeAircraft operation scopeUnattended route exceeds permitted operationInjury exposure and regulatory violation10Assembly/configuration error: Autonomy marketed as unrestricted household convenienceResearch-only simulation; human-supervised feasibility path with trained operator7FAA operational applicability review including line-of-sight and authorization questions9630Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Aircraft operation scopeJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF26P26 assemble/verify Remote ID equipmentRemote ID equipmentAircraft identity function absent or invalidOperation not ready for intended regime9Assembly/configuration error: Carrier integration changes identity configurationQualified aircraft/Remote ID integration review; do not infer exemption5Bench configuration and record review; no registration asserted8360Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Remote ID equipmentJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF27P27 assemble/verify Charging dock contactsCharging dock contactsDock charges misaligned or damaged packThermal runaway/fire near wall10Assembly/configuration error: Contact debris and failed temperature sensorEnclosed contacts; current limiting and sensor disagreement shutdown5Specialist fault injection of short, misalignment and sensor open8400Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Charging dock contactsJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF28P28 assemble/verify Weather monitorWeather monitorLaunch in rain or strong gustLoss of control and wet animal10Assembly/configuration error: No environmental gate and stale weather inputLocal weather interlock; fail closed on missing/stale reading6Hardware-in-loop gust and missing-sensor scenarios8480Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Weather monitorJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF29P29 assemble/verify Autonomy cybersecurityAutonomy cybersecurityMalicious command changes destinationUnsafe flight or household surveillance10Assembly/configuration error: Unsigned mission and permissive remote controlSecure boot; signed missions; least-privilege command channels5Replay, tamper and privilege escalation tests in isolated rig9450Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Autonomy cybersecurityJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only
PF30P30 assemble/verify Return dockingReturn dockingDrone misses wall dock and retries near personRotor collision or trapped animal delay10Assembly/configuration error: Visual marker occluded or dock movedIndependent dock fiducial check; keep-out zone and supervised abort6Simulate moved dock, marker occlusion and blocked return path8480Fixture/configuration lock and independent check for Return dockingJordan Vale2027-06-15Planned only