The aim of this paper is to present the design of a novel omnidirectional Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with seven unidirectional thrusters, called $O_ + ^7$. The paper formally defines the O+ design for a generic number of propellers and presents its necessary conditions; then it illustrates a method to optimize the placement and orientation of the platform’s propellers to achieve a balanced O+ design. The paper then details the choice of the parameters of the $O_ + ^7$ UAV, and highlights the required mechanical and electrical components. The resultant platform is tested in simulation, before being implemented as a prototype. The prototype is firstly static-bench tested to match its nominal and physical models, followed by hovering tests in multiple orientations. The presented prototype shows the ability to fly horizontally, upside down and at a tilted angle.
Omni-Plus-Seven (O7+): An Omnidirectional Aerial Prototype with a Minimal Number of Unidirectional Thrusters
2020-09-01
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Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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