Design/Development of Mini/Micro Air Vehicles through Modelling and Simulation: Case of an Autonomous Quadrotor

  • Nitin K. Gupta IDeA Research & Development (P) Ltd, Pune
  • R. Goel EADS-Astrium, Friedrichshafen
  • N. Ananthkrishnan IDeA Research & Development (P) Ltd, Pune
Keywords: Modelling, simulation, micro air vehicle, quadrotor

Abstract

Design and development of an autonomous quadrotor micro aerial vehicle is undertaken following a systematic approach. A fairly detailed model was constructed and simulations were then carried out with the purpose of refining the baseline design, building a controller, and testing the flying qualities of the vehicle on a ground-based flight simulator. Following this, a smooth transition to rig and flight testing has been enabled in a cost- and time-effective manner, meeting all the design requirements.

Defence Science Journal, 2011, 61(4), pp.337-345, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.1086

Published
2011-07-18
How to Cite
Gupta, N., Goel, R., & Ananthkrishnan, N. (2011). Design/Development of Mini/Micro Air Vehicles through Modelling and Simulation: Case of an Autonomous Quadrotor. Defence Science Journal, 61(4), 337-345. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.1086

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