Experimental Characterization of an Electrical Propulsion Unit for Service UAVs

Amici, Cinzia; Ceresoli, Federico; Saponi, Matteo; Pasetti, Marco; Zanoni, Simone; Borboni, Alberto; Tiboni, Monica; Faglia, Rodolfo

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-87383-7_34

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“…In recent decades, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has enormously increased because of their features, such as rapid and cost-effective deployment, reliable wireless transmission of information, and an increased level of autonomy [11,12]. Unfortunately, the limited energy supply decreases the flight distance and operation range.…”

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Hybrid Inspection Robot for Indoor and Outdoor Surveys

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2023

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In this paper, simulation and experimental tests are reported for a hybrid robot being used for indoor and outdoor inspections. Automatic or tele-operated surveys can be performed by mobile robots, which represent the most efficient solution in terms of power consumption, control, robustness, and overall costs. In the context of structures and infrastructure inspection, robots must be able to move on horizontal or sloped surfaces and overpass obstacles. In this paper, the mechatronic design, simulations, and experimental activity are proposed for a hybrid robot being used for indoor and outdoor inspections, when the environmental conditions do not allow autonomous navigation. In particular, the hybrid robot is equipped with external and internal sensors to acquire information on the main structural elements, avoiding the need for experienced personnel being directly inside the inspection site, taking information from the environment and aiding the pilot to understand the best maneuvers/decisions to take. Given the current state of research and shortcomings worldwide, this paper discusses inspection robots taking into account the main issues in their use, functionality and standard systems, and how internal sensors can be set in order to improve inspection robots’ performances. On this basis, an illustrative study case is proposed.

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Hybrid Inspection Robot for Indoor and Outdoor Surveys

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2023

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“…For such applications, drone-based systems could help to reduce the carbon footprint of the delivery process, as well as traffic jams. On the other hand, commonly identified constraints include Machines 2022, 10, 737 2 of 15 short flight ranges and low payloads, which are mainly related to the limited autonomy of UAV batteries [2,3]. To solve this issue, drones would need to either reduce their roundtrip extension or lean on a distributed network of recharging stations, which are generally not yet available [1,4].…”

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Embedded Payload Solutions in UAVs for Medium and Small Package Delivery

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Investigations about the feasibility of delivery systems with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have been recently expanded, owing to the exponential demand for goods to be delivered in the recent years, which has been further increased by the COVID-19 pandemic. UAV delivery can provide new contactless delivery strategies, in addition to applications for medical items, such as blood, medicines, or vaccines. The safe delivery of goods is paramount for such applications, which is facilitated if the payload is embedded in the main drone body. In this paper, we investigate payload solutions for medium and small package delivery (up to 5 kg) with a medium-sized UAV (maximum takeoff of less than 25 kg), focusing on (i) embedded solutions (packaging hosted in the drone fuselage), (ii) compatibility with transportation of medical items, and (iii) user-oriented design (usability and safety). We evaluate the design process for possible payload solutions, from an analysis of the package design (material selection, shape definition, and product industrialization) to package integration with the drone fuselage (possible solutions and comparison of quick-release systems). We present a prototype for an industrialized package, a right prism with an octagonal section made of high-performance double-wall cardboard, and introduce a set of concepts for a quick-release system, which are compared with a set of six functional parameters (mass, realization, accessibility, locking, protection, and resistance). Further analyses are already ongoing, with the aim of integrating monitoring and control capabilities into the package design to assess the condition of the delivered goods during transportation.

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Experimental Characterization of an Electrical Propulsion Unit for Service UAVs

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Hybrid Inspection Robot for Indoor and Outdoor Surveys

Hybrid Inspection Robot for Indoor and Outdoor Surveys

Embedded Payload Solutions in UAVs for Medium and Small Package Delivery

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