Modeling and Control of a Micro Flapping Wing Rotor

Abstract

The system of Micro Flapping-wing Rotor to achieve the flapping and rotation motions is first introduced briefly. Then the system dynamic model which includes the flapping rotary flight aerodynamics at a low Reynolds number regime, the body dynamics, the electromagnetic actuator and the control surface is described. This model and system simulation in the preliminary design phase may provide the opportunity for designers to make fundamental design decisions early to improve the flight performance. Also, the simulator is used to study open loop flight dynamics and test a periodic proportional output feedback control law. Simulation testing shows that the control system has a good flight performance for this flapping wing rotor.