UAV Development Project

research, development, and testing of a multi-purpose UAV system

This UAV project focuses on the design, integration, and testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle system intended for surveillance, data acquisition, and autonomous flight missions. The development process includes airframe optimization, motor and propeller selection, flight controller configuration, and stability evaluation under various flight conditions.

Key stages of the UAV system: airframe assembly, outdoor flight testing, and payload and sensor integration.

During the testing phase, the UAV was evaluated for altitude holding, directional stability, and control responsiveness. PID parameters were iteratively tuned to ensure stable flight performance under payload conditions and in light wind environments.

Testing of the onboard camera system and evaluation of data quality during flight.

After completing the basic flight tests, the UAV was deployed for simulated mission flights. The ground control station (GCS) enables real-time telemetry monitoring, waypoint-based mission planning, and flight data logging for post-flight analysis.

Autonomous mission flight and the ground control station supervising the UAV system.

The project results demonstrate that the UAV achieves good stability, accurate waypoint-based autonomous flight, and meets the requirements for surveillance, surveying, and research applications. The system can be further extended with specialized payloads such as multispectral cameras, LiDAR sensors, or long-range communication modules.