Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio
This study investigates the impact of rotor spacing on the aerodynamic performance of a coaxialcopter and promotes an innovative regulated control strategy for the coaxial drone. The present research introduces a coaxialcopter with variable rotor spacing, and employing finite element numerical simul...
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| author | Zhifang Ke Molei Zhao Yu Hu Yongjie Shu Weibo Liu Qingkai Meng Jinghan Tu Haitao Zhang Zhaopu Yao Wei Wei |
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| description | This study investigates the impact of rotor spacing on the aerodynamic performance of a coaxialcopter and promotes an innovative regulated control strategy for the coaxial drone. The present research introduces a coaxialcopter with variable rotor spacing, and employing finite element numerical simulations, we assess the aerodynamic behavior of this novel configuration. Through comprehensive measurements and analysis of its aerodynamic performance across varying rotor spacings from 0.1 R to 1 R, we validate the effectiveness of a rotor-spacing control strategy for enhancing takeoff maneuvers. The numerical simulation and experiment results reveal that the performance characteristics of both the upper and lower rotors converge toward that of a single rotor as the space ratio increases, along with a reduction in their thrust fluctuations and aerodynamic performance periodicity. Considering stable power consumption patterns and endurance performance, we analyzed the interrelations binding the pitch distance of the rotors, rotational speed, and pitch angle, vis à vis the thrust coefficient and power coefficient. Through the parameter optimization method, we demonstrate that adjusting rotor spacing offers a practical means to enhance payload capacity without increasing the power input, thereby improving efficiency, which validates the practicality and efficacy of the parameter optimization approach. Furthermore, optimizing rotor spacing for specific operational scenarios enhances overall aerodynamic performance, suggesting a viable flight control strategy for takeoff and landing conditions for coaxial drones. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-763b3a42677c4f6b9a37c76434872cdf2024-12-27T14:21:43ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2024-11-0181270310.3390/drones8120703Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space RatioZhifang Ke0Molei Zhao1Yu Hu2Yongjie Shu3Weibo Liu4Qingkai Meng5Jinghan Tu6Haitao Zhang7Zhaopu Yao8Wei Wei9School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaBeijing Institute of Control Engineering, Beijing 100094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaBeijing Institute of Control Engineering, Beijing 100094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaThis study investigates the impact of rotor spacing on the aerodynamic performance of a coaxialcopter and promotes an innovative regulated control strategy for the coaxial drone. The present research introduces a coaxialcopter with variable rotor spacing, and employing finite element numerical simulations, we assess the aerodynamic behavior of this novel configuration. Through comprehensive measurements and analysis of its aerodynamic performance across varying rotor spacings from 0.1 R to 1 R, we validate the effectiveness of a rotor-spacing control strategy for enhancing takeoff maneuvers. The numerical simulation and experiment results reveal that the performance characteristics of both the upper and lower rotors converge toward that of a single rotor as the space ratio increases, along with a reduction in their thrust fluctuations and aerodynamic performance periodicity. Considering stable power consumption patterns and endurance performance, we analyzed the interrelations binding the pitch distance of the rotors, rotational speed, and pitch angle, vis à vis the thrust coefficient and power coefficient. Through the parameter optimization method, we demonstrate that adjusting rotor spacing offers a practical means to enhance payload capacity without increasing the power input, thereby improving efficiency, which validates the practicality and efficacy of the parameter optimization approach. Furthermore, optimizing rotor spacing for specific operational scenarios enhances overall aerodynamic performance, suggesting a viable flight control strategy for takeoff and landing conditions for coaxial drones.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/12/703coaxial dronevariable rotor spaceaerodynamic performancerotor interactionflight control |
| spellingShingle | Zhifang Ke Molei Zhao Yu Hu Yongjie Shu Weibo Liu Qingkai Meng Jinghan Tu Haitao Zhang Zhaopu Yao Wei Wei Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio Drones coaxial drone variable rotor space aerodynamic performance rotor interaction flight control |
| title | Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio |
| title_full | Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio |
| title_fullStr | Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio |
| title_short | Pitch-Regulated Control Strategy for Coaxial Drone with Variable Rotor Space Ratio |
| title_sort | pitch regulated control strategy for coaxial drone with variable rotor space ratio |
| topic | coaxial drone variable rotor space aerodynamic performance rotor interaction flight control |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/12/703 |
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