Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAVs typically combine the advantages of both rotary-wing and fixed-wing flight, but each model has its unique design features that impact performance. A performance study of VTOL UAVs involves analyzing their capabilities and limitations across a range of factors that impact their operational efficiency. The aim of this thesis is to study the stability and performance of VTOL UAV model.

• One master thesis students can work this thesis with focus on ROS2 and Gazebo simulations.

• Student needs to integrate the VTOL model in Gazebo and control it using ROS2.

• Sensor integration with the VTOL model.

• Simulation testing of VTOL for nominal and windy conditions.

• Thesis needs to find out the operational range of VTOL model.

• The student has a weekly discussion with her/his supervisor in order to be guided.

Contact:

Shridhar Velhal, shrvel@ltu.se
Anton Koval, anton.koval@ltu.se
George Nikolakopoulos, geonik@ltu.se