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A Modular Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design Approach for Development of an Engineering Education Platform
Denis Kotarski1, Petar Piljek2, Marko Pranjić1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karlovac University of Applied Sciences, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Engineers can now explore multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a new modular platform. This educational tool aids students in developing and testing control algorithms for aerial robotics and control theory.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Control Systems
- Mechatronics Engineering
Background:
- Multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly prevalent in diverse applications.
- Future market growth necessitates engineers' familiarity with these mechatronic systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive mathematical description of multirotor UAVs.
- To propose a modular design approach for an educational UAV platform.
- To introduce a novel experimental modular multirotor (EMMR) platform for educational purposes.
Main Methods:
- Developing a comprehensive mathematical model for multirotor UAVs.
- Utilizing computer-aided design and rapid prototyping for platform development.
- Integrating an open-source control system with the EMMR platform.
Main Results:
- A functional experimental modular multirotor (EMMR) platform was successfully designed and built.
- The EMMR platform facilitates the creation and testing of control algorithms.
- The platform supports various multirotor configurations.
Conclusions:
- The EMMR platform serves as a valuable educational tool for students in aerial robotics and control theory.
- It enables hands-on experience with mechatronic systems and control algorithm development.
- The modular design promotes adaptability and further educational exploration.
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