UAHexcopter
The goal of this research was to design, build, and test a heavy lift hexcopter that could be used as an extended duration platform for research in controls and sensor systems. The baseline control system used was an open source ArduPilot Mega flight computer, which facilitates modification of the flight control software by student researchers. To ensure safe operation, a key aspect of this research was the detailed analysis of the open source control software using industry-standard static and dynamic analysis tools available in the laboratory.
Flight Test Videos
Additional details may be found in the thesis described below.
Jason D. Winningham, An Extended Duration Hybrid Powered Hexcopter, thesis, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2012, advisor: Dr. David J. Coe.
UAHexcopter
UAHexcopter with Customized Gaui 330X for Scale
UAHexcopter with Rotor Safety Covers Attached
