Flight code convergence: fixedwing, rotorcraft, hybrid

D.C. van Wijngaarden; E.J.J. Smeur; B.D.W. Remes

Flight code convergence: fixedwing, rotorcraft, hybrid

D.C. van Wijngaarden^*, E.J.J. Smeur, B.D.W. Remes

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Abstract

Rotorcraft, fixed wing and hybrid Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) each have applications in which they excel. Traditionally, dedicated autopilot control code is written to accommodate flight of each UAV type. This causes fragmentation of control code and may lead to performance differences or errors. In this paper, we propose to use the same INDI controller for rotorcraft, fixed wing and hybrid UAVs, with only parametric differences in control effective matrix definitions and roll, pitch and airspeed limits. The controller is based on earlier work, but relevant derivations are included in this paper. Successful test flights, performed with a Bebop2 quadrotor, a Disco fixed wing, and a Nederdrone tailsitter hybrid demonstrate the feasibility of this approach.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	12th International Micro Air Vehicle Conference
Place of Publication	Puebla, México
Pages	21-27
Number of pages	7
Publication status	Published - 2021
Event	12th International Micro Air Vehicle Conference - Puebla, Mexico Duration: 17 Nov 2021 → 19 Nov 2021 Conference number: 12

Conference

Conference	12th International Micro Air Vehicle Conference
Abbreviated title	IMAV 2021
Country/Territory	Mexico
City	Puebla
Period	17/11/21 → 19/11/21

Keywords

UAV
Hybrid MAVs
Flight Control
Incremental Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion

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