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Quadrocopter failsafe algorithm

Posted by IKE on December 3, 2013 at 4:53pm

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Mark Mueller from the Flying Machine Arena website and the IDSC presents on Robohub a new failsafe algorithm that enables a quad to remain under control even after the loss of a propeller. The video shows up a quad that intentionally loose a propeller, with and without the new failsafe algorithm:

You can read the full article with more details and photos here:

Quadrocopter failsafe algorithm: Recovery after propeller loss

(don't forget to take a look at the comments below!) 

You can also read Robohub's coverage on Amazon's Prime Air and other Quadcopter related articles.

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Comments

  • IKE December 4, 2013 at 2:38am

    Jan take a look at the comments ;)

    it may use the Vicon room at the video but it can be of use with only the on board AHRS

  • Jethro Hazelhurst December 4, 2013 at 1:22am

    That is genius! I wonder how it would handle with a large quad...

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    RoboCopter December 3, 2013 at 11:54pm

    So cool, I didn't think that was possible, glad to be proven wrong !

  • Lee Park December 3, 2013 at 10:11pm

    Thanks ! That is great !

  • jan michael December 3, 2013 at 8:18pm

    so we need 100 cameras to fly outdoor :)

  • Project Nadar December 3, 2013 at 7:38pm

    We all do :D 

  • Neuro December 3, 2013 at 5:42pm

    I neeeeed this !!!!!

  • Joshua Ott December 3, 2013 at 5:40pm

    That is pretty sweet!

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