Flight Dynamics and Dual Front Rotor Tilt Mechanism for a Quad Plane UAV
Indra Adji Sulistijono, Ade Yogi Mahendra, Anhar Risnumawan, Nofria Hanafi · 2023
This paper presents a quad-plane tilt-rotor innovation, representing an advancement in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) design. The quad plane boasts improvements in crucial aspects, including motor placement, motor count, airfoil selection, vehicle typology, and wing and tail configurations. One of the standout features highlighted in our study is its ability to conduct mapping designed explicitly for detailed plant health analysis. What sets it apart is its take-off capability that eliminates the need for launch areas and provides unmatched flexibility during deployment. When operating in fixed-wing mode, the quad plane excels in surveillance missions by ensuring data recording is automatically stored on an SD Card to maintain data integrity from take-off to landing. We employ a PID control method further supported by an IMU sensor to ensure stability during flight control. Integrating a GPS guarantees accuracy by processing satellite-derived radio signals to determine latitude and longitude information. With a flight duration of 15 minutes and reliable control outcomes, the UAV is a game changer in aerial surveillance applications. The quad-plane tilt rotor is more than a technological achievement; it has the potential to completely transform agricultural methods in Indonesia, tackling the issues of diminishing yields and rice production. Our research indicates that this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is on the verge of establishing benchmarks in monitoring and analysis.