System and mathematical modeling of quadrotor dynamics

Jacob M. Goodman; Jinho Kim; S. Andrew Gadsden; Stephen A. Wilkerson

doi:10.1117/12.2185196

22 May 2015 System and mathematical modeling of quadrotor dynamics

Jacob M. Goodman, Jinho Kim, S. Andrew Gadsden, Stephen A. Wilkerson

Proceedings Volume 9468, Unmanned Systems Technology XVII; 94680R (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185196
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2015, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are becoming increasingly visible in our daily lives; and range in operation from search and rescue, monitoring hazardous environments, and to the delivery of goods. One of the most popular UAS are based on a quad‐rotor design. These are typically small devices that rely on four propellers for lift and movement. Quad‐rotors are inherently unstable, and rely on advanced control methodologies to keep them operating safely and behaving in a predictable and desirable manner. The control of these devices can be enhanced and improved by making use of an accurate dynamic model. In this paper, we examine a simple quadrotor model, and note some of the additional dynamic considerations that were left out. We then compare simulation results of the simple model with that of another comprehensive model.

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Jacob M. Goodman, Jinho Kim, S. Andrew Gadsden, and Stephen A. Wilkerson "System and mathematical modeling of quadrotor dynamics", Proc. SPIE 9468, Unmanned Systems Technology XVII, 94680R (22 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2185196

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