Abstract:The Penn State Autonomous Robotics Competition Club has developed a platform tailored for use in Search and Rescue missions to support first responders. The key design drivers included the capacity to carry a 10 lb LTE system to extend coverage for first responders on the ground, capability for long endurance flights, cost effectiveness, and ease of setup and operation for a solo operator. A coaxial octocopter with a hybrid power configuration was designed, verified in simulation, and flight tested. With an es… Show more
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