Semi-Autonomous Hexacopter Rotor Multi-Purpose Drone Using Ardupilot

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

Accessibility of drones also called uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV), is rising significantly, and many of the most dangerous and high-paying jobs within the commercial sector are already displaced by drone technology. Therefore, the researcher proposed a semi-autonomous hexacopter rotor multi-purpose drone using an Ardupilot to overcome the limitation of utilising the different applications in a drone. 

The researchers utilised the Engineering Design Process to gather significant data to complete this study. The engineering method, also called engineering design, refers to a systematic approach to reaching the desired solution to a problem. There are five steps (or phases): define problem, idea, concept, planning design, and development. 

The researcher developed a prototype to illustrate the infrastructure of project design. Also, they make a critical decision to establish some of the factors that will affect the design of drones. The prototype, designed with a hexacopter rotor, gives more powerlifting force to carry different objects according to their functionality. It also consists of a detachable tray in the bottom part of the project design to serve as removable gear.