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Developing an autopilot for the peregrine falcon Robird
Straatman, W. (2014) Developing an autopilot for the peregrine falcon Robird.
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| Abstract: | In this paper, we introduce an autopilot for the peregrine falcon Robird, a robotic bird of prey. Currently, piloting the Robird is very difficult and operator intensive. The effect of flapping-wing flight on measurement data and flight stability is investigated. A gliding controller, an algorithm that takes care of transition between flight modes, is also introduced. The autopilot is implemented in the form of controllers for roll and pitch. As a result, the operator’s cognitive load is decreased and the Robird keeps itself stable when no remote control inputs are given. This is a first step towards completely autonomous flight of the Robird. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Clear Flight Solutions, Enschede, Netherlands |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general |
| Programme: | Systems and Control MSc (60359) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/66500 |
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