Design principles of large quadrotors for practical applications

Paul Pounds*, Robert Mahony

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    Abstract

    Virtually all quadrotors used in research weigh less than 2 kg, and carry payload measured in hundreds of grams. To be useful platforms for expanded operations, these vehicles must be capable of carrying greater weight. Several obstacles in aerodynamics, design and control must be overcome to enable the construction of larger craft with payloads in excess of 1 kg. We report the key design considerations essential for the construction of heavy quadrotor MAVs and demonstrate a 4 kg quadrotor with 1 kg payload.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA '09
    Pages3265-3270
    Number of pages6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA '09 - Kobe, Japan
    Duration: 12 May 200917 May 2009

    Publication series

    NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
    ISSN (Print)1050-4729

    Conference

    Conference2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA '09
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityKobe
    Period12/05/0917/05/09

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