<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In the paper the implementation process of commercial flight and navigational controller in own aircraft is shown. The process of autopilot integration were performed for the fixed-wing type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed in high-wing and pull configuration of the drive. The above equipment were integrated and proper software control algorithms were chosen. The correctness of chosen hardware and software solution were verified in ground tests and experimental flights. The PID controllers for longitude and latitude controller channels were selected. The proper deflections of control surfaces and stabilization of roll, pitch and yaw angles were tested. In the next stage operation of telecommunication link and flight stabilization were verified. In the last part of investigations the preliminary control gains and configuration parameters for roll angle control loop were chosen. This enable better behavior of UAV during turns. Also it affected other modes of flight such as loiter (circle around designated point) and auto mode where the plane executed a pre-programmed mission.</p></abstract>

In the paper the implementation process of commercial flight and navigational controller in own aircraft is shown. The process of autopilot integration were performed for the fixed-wing type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed in high-wing and pull configuration of the drive. The above equipment were integrated and proper software control algorithms were chosen. The correctness of chosen hardware and software solution were verified in ground tests and experimental flights. The PID controllers for longitude and latitude controller channels were selected. The proper deflections of control surfaces and stabilization of roll, pitch and yaw angles were tested. In the next stage operation of telecommunication link and flight stabilization were verified. In the last part of investigations the preliminary control gains and configuration parameters for roll angle control loop were chosen. This enable better behavior of UAV during turns. Also it affected other modes of flight such as loiter (circle around designated point) and auto mode where the plane executed a pre-programmed mission.

Integration and In-Field Gains Selection of Flight and Navigation Controller for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

Moose sp z. o.o., Żurawia 71 Street, 15-540 Bialystok,

Bialystok University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wiejska 45C Street, 15-351 Bialystok,

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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In the paper the implementation process of commercial flight and navigational controller in own aircraft is shown. The process of autopilot integration were...

Integration and In-Field Gains Selection of Flight and Navigation Controller for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

Pubblicato online: 04 apr 2017

Pagine: 33 - 37

Ricevuto: 10 ott 2015

Accettato: 06 mar 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ama-2017-0005

Parole chiave
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Autopilot, Flight Controller, Navigation Controller

© 2017 Bialystok University of Technology

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Integration and In-Field Gains Selection of Flight and Navigation Controller for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

Pubblicato online: 04 apr 2017

Pagine: 33 - 37

Ricevuto: 10 ott 2015

Accettato: 06 mar 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ama-2017-0005

Parole chiaveRemotely Piloted Aircraft System, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Autopilot, Flight Controller, Navigation Controller

© 2017 Bialystok University of Technology

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Autopilot, Flight Controller, Navigation Controller