학술논문

Downwash Reduction Drone With Adaptive Rotors and Its 3D Aerodynamic Analysis and Stabilization Control
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Access Access, IEEE. 12:22832-22840 2024
Subject
Aerospace
Bioengineering
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Engineering Profession
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
General Topics for Engineers
Geoscience
Nuclear Engineering
Photonics and Electrooptics
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Signal Processing and Analysis
Transportation
Drones
Rotors
Fluid flow measurement
Spraying
Aerospace electronics
Three-dimensional displays
Drone
downwash
control
H-shaped
weeding
Language
ISSN
2169-3536
Abstract
When a drone performs physical maneuvers in close proximity to ground objects at extremely low altitudes, the downwash generated significantly impacts the object directly beneath it. In response to this issue, we propose a drone designed to operate at low altitudes while simultaneously creating a windless zone directly beneath the aircraft, thus mitigating its impact on objects below. This entails the development of an H-shaped airframe structure capable of establishing a windless space through the manipulation of rotor angles. Our objective is to formulate a control model for the drone and implement stabilization control. The downwash characteristics of the proposed drone will be methodically investigated through experiments employing a unique 3D airflow measurement system and an operational drone. Visualization of downwash will be generated from the collected wind velocity data, showcasing the potential to create a windless zone when the rotor angle is set to 30° or higher. Additionally, in formulating the control model, we will conduct an extensive search for control parameters that contribute to stabilizing the drone during flight. Through simulation experiments, we aim to demonstrate the feasibility of controlling the drone with rotor angles up to 40° using a conventional controller, utilizing the capabilities of the parameter search algorithm.