Experimental characterization and modelling of multicoptors

This was a controlled project that studied and modelled multicoptor performance for predictive modelling purposes. Due to the nature of this project, I cannot share details, other than tasks and investigative actions I took to complete this project.

Developed performance modelling tools for multicoptor air vehicles using subsystem first principles, wind tunnel analysis, battery modelling, and propeller characterization; successfully created MATLAB models to simulate 3 UAVs

Designed and performed wind tunnel experiments to characterize aerodynamic forces and moments of UAVs across entire flight envelope; used model as aerodynamic component in capability modelling software

Conducted total-vehicle flight testing in controlled environment to characterize experimental range, endurance, and payload capability across operating envelope; results used in validating predictive performance modelling software

Managed timeline and project budget and allocated for procurement, flight and wind tunnel facility costs over 10 month project

Conducted three design reviews and authored final paper documenting test procedures, analysis methods, and results