Design and implementation of twin-rotor tail-sitter UAV

Xu Yang, Liang Dong, Wu Liaoni, Song Yangyang

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new type of design method to improve the performance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), which combines twin-rotor tail-sitter Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) UAV system with vector motor frames. Firstly, the three-dimensional shape of UAV body is established by CATIA software, 3D printer is also used to process parts of motor frames. Furthermore, this paper analyzes flight control principles and tilting characteristics of this VTOL UAV, a small scale MPC5534 controller chip is built as the main flight control platform, the transplant of Mavlink communication protocol is also implemented and connected with Qground ground station. Finally, a new hanging plan of tethering test successfully proves the tilting efficiency. The results show that the new configuration of VTOL UAV system has simple mechanism, compact shape, and reliable performance, thus it can be widely used in the fields of research and application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2015 IEEE Advanced Information Technology, Electronic and Automation Control Conference, IAEAC 2015
EditorsBing Xu
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages406-410
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479919796
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Advanced Information Technology, Electronic and Automation Control Conference, IAEAC 2015 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 19 Dec 201520 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2015 IEEE Advanced Information Technology, Electronic and Automation Control Conference, IAEAC 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Advanced Information Technology, Electronic and Automation Control Conference, IAEAC 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period19/12/1520/12/15

Keywords

  • Tail-Sitter UAV
  • Tethering Test
  • Vector Motor Frame
  • Vertical Take-off and Landing

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