Design And Implementation Of Mission Control System For Autonomous Quadcopter Using Pixhawk

Résumé: Our project aims to design and implement a practical learning tool (didactic test bench) using a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). This didactic tool benefits students of automation, instrumentation, and embedded systems to experiment their practical works as it provides hands-on experience alongside the theoretical knowledge. This project go through three stages, the first stage involved the selection and gathering of all components used to build our practical didactic tool, followed by the design and implementation in the second stage, finally, the last stage is devoted to the testing and validation through two experiments: Speed control of a DC motor based on PI controller and water level control based ON/OFF controller. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have brought about a paradigm shift in various industries by revolutionizing the way tasks are approached and information is gathered. These versatile aircraft operate autonomously, eliminating the need for a human pilot and offering a multitude of applications and advantages. Among the diverse range of UAVs available, quadcopters have gained immense popularity due to their exceptional capabilities and unique four-rotor design, offering inherent stability and maneuverability for optimal task efficiency. This dissertation focuses on the design, implementation, and testing of an advanced quadcopter drone equipped with the Pixhawk flight controller and a comprehensive mission control system. The objective is to develop a sophisticated system for autonomous mission planning, execution, and monitoring. By leveraging the quadcopter’s inherent stability and maneuverability, combined with the capabilities of the Pixhawk flight controller and mission control functionality, the proposed drone aims to enhance surveillance capabilities and enable autonomous operations.

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