The goal of this project is to develop a compact indoor quadrotor system capable of autonomously taking off, landing, and following predefined flight paths.

The system combines existing hardware and software components to enable a stable and precisely controlled flight within indoor environments.

In the first step, a communication and control chain is established to connect the quadrotor with the control computer. This setup allows the drone to operate within a closed-loop control system – a key requirement for stable flight data and reliable response times.

Building on this foundation, a physical model of the drone is developed. This model serves as a digital twin, allowing for detailed simulation and analysis of the drone’s flight behavior.

Based on these simulations, a control algorithm is designed to regulate the drone’s position and yaw angle, enabling it to follow a defined trajectory – for example, a lemniscate (figure-eight path).

Before conducting real flights, the drone’s behavior is thoroughly tested and validated through simulations, providing a solid foundation for future experimental trials.

This project was carried out by Louis Godey from ENSICAEN – École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen, as part of his semester abroad at the ISD.

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