Quadrotor Model for Energy Consumption Analysis

Mariusz Jacewicz (), Marcin Żugaj, Robert Głębocki and Przemysław Bibik
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Mariusz Jacewicz: Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Warsaw University of Technology, St. Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, Poland
Marcin Żugaj: Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Warsaw University of Technology, St. Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, Poland
Robert Głębocki: Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Warsaw University of Technology, St. Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, Poland
Przemysław Bibik: Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics, Warsaw University of Technology, St. Nowowiejska 24, 00-665 Warsaw, Poland

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 19, 1-33

Abstract: In this paper, a quadrotor dynamic model’s energy efficiency was investigated. A method for the design of the dynamic model which assures energy consumption estimation was presented. This model was developed to analyze the energy efficiency of the quadrotor during each maneuver. A medium-class quadrotor (4.689 kg) was used as a test platform. Thrust force correction factors obtained with FLIGHTLAB software were used to predict object behavior in forward flight. Model validation and long-duration flight tests in outdoor windy conditions are also presented. Monte-Carlo simulation was used to study the influence of uncertainties in model parameters on the simulation reliability. The developed model might be used for practical purposes (for example, energy-efficient coverage path planning).

Keywords: UAV; flight dynamics; control; energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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