Tiltrotor Design

Tiltrotor design focuses on developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that combine the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of multirotors with the long-range efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. Current research emphasizes robust control algorithms, particularly nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC), to manage the complex dynamics and actuator redundancy inherent in these systems, often incorporating servo models for improved accuracy and handling of actuator limitations. This work is significant for advancing autonomous flight capabilities in challenging environments and enabling applications such as aerial manipulation, perching, and improved fault tolerance in various sectors.