Open AccessQuaternion-based autopilot for dodecacopters – Part II
Author(s) -
Svetoslav Zabunov
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
aerospace research in bulgaria
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2367-9522
pISSN - 1313-0927
DOI - 10.3897/arb.v31.e07
Subject(s) - autopilot , quaternion , aerospace , aeronautics , computer science , aerospace engineering , payload (computing) , control engineering , engineering , control theory (sociology) , mathematics , control (management) , artificial intelligence , computer network , geometry , network packet
“Quaternion-based Autopilot for Dodecacopters -Part I” was published in Aerospace Research in Bulgaria journal, volume 28/2016. The theoretical model at that time, evolved into a prototype autopilot system during the last two years. This small, as per its dimensions, but large according to its capabilities, autopilot is now presented herein. The autopilot is given the nomenclature identification “Z-Pilot Nano” and is currently at version 1.0 of its development. The device is scrutinized from the point of view of its major application platform–micro-drones weighing not more than 250g. Furthermore, Z-Pilot Nano has been installed in Bulgarian Knight UAV and elaboration on this implementation is disclosed in the current article. The autopilot is also applicable to other aircraft, as well as land and sea unmanned vehicles, due to its versatility and high performance parameters.