
Project Type MQP Submission date 2009-03-06 Authors Antonio DiCesare, AE Kyle Eric Gustafson, ME Paul Vincent Lindenfelzer, ME URN E-project-030609-124019 Title Design Optimization of a Quad-Rotor Capable of Autonomous Flight Advisors Demetriou, Michael A., ME Olinger, David J, ME Availability unrestricted Abstract
This report covers the design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of an autonomous quad-rotor helicopter. A control system was designed and implemented through the use of an onboard microprocessor and inertial measurement system. The goal of the helicopter was to maintain a hover at a user-defined altitude while minimizing lateral drift. In addition to achieving autonomous flight, the helicopter attained a 10% weight reduction from an earlier quad-rotor design and which led to an increased flight time.
Files MQP_Report_Quadrotor_Final[1].pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.
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