Abstract
This paper describes the development process of the quadcopter-based unmanned flying platform, designed for testing and experimentation purposes. The project features custom-made hardware, which includes the prototype quadcopter frame and the flight controller, and software solutions, such as control loop setup. The article specifies the controller tuning used for the initialization of the flight stabilization system and presents the final results of the quadcopter performance evaluation.
Highlights
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become a vital part of many industries [1,2]
The results provided by the test performed in the intermediate UAV development stages have essential repercussions on the subsequent steps and on the costs to be faced
Since the Ziegler–Nichols (Z-N) method can only be applied to a moving system, a decision was made to construct some form of a test-stand for limiting the degrees of freedom of the quadcopter
Summary
The usage of the so-called drones has become widespread, which made the various technologies that drive them commercial, prominent, and accessible. These factors, in turn, allow for a highly creative approach towards construction of UAVs and their application [3,4]. The results provided by the test performed in the intermediate UAV development stages have essential repercussions on the subsequent steps and on the costs to be faced. Crucial is the test carried out in the initial stage of development because, in this stage, the feasibility of the project is decided, and the UAV development costs, times, and difficulties to be faced in the subsequent stages depend on that decision
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