Abstract
Flapping-wing MAVs represent an attractive alternative to conventional designs with rotary wings, since they promise a much higher efficiency in forward flight. However, further insight into the flapping-wing aerodynamics is still needed to get closer to the flight performance observed in natural fliers. Here we present the first step necessary to perform a flow visualization study of the air around the flapping wings of a DelFly II MAV in-flight: a precision position control of flight in a wind-tunnel. We propose a hierarchical control scheme implemented in the open-source Paparazzi UAV autopilot software. Using a decoupling, combined feed-forward and feed-back control approach as a core, we were able to achieve a precision of 2:5 cm for several seconds, which is much beyond the requirements for a time resolved stereo PIV technique.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Micro Air Vehicles Conference and Competition 2016 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Beijing, China |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | International Micro Air Vechicle Competition and Conference 2016 - Beijing, China Duration: 17 Oct 2016 → 21 Oct 2016 http://www.imavs.org/2016/ |
Conference
| Conference | International Micro Air Vechicle Competition and Conference 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | IMAV2016 |
| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Beijing |
| Period | 17/10/16 → 21/10/16 |
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