Construcción de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (UAV) rotativo utilizando software libre para aplicaciones de monitorización de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

The research work consists of building a Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) using open-source software for monitoring applications at the Technical University of Ambato. Starting from the analysis of requirements and general technical parameters for the design and construction of the UAV, as well as the requirements of the incorporated photogrammetry system as the main monitoring system. Schematics are developed with design dimension specifications for the main infrastructure. For the construction process, elements were acquired based on technical parameters that favor the application of monitoring systems and the dimensions of the UAV infrastructure. The diagrams of connections for the acquired elements are also presented. Additionally, it features a first-person video surveillance (FPV) system, which collects telemetry data such as speed, error notifications, altitude, and longitude, among others. These data contribute to the analysis of flight conditions and the UAV's status. Finally, operational tests and flight mission planning were carried out to provide flight autonomy to the UAV. These tests facilitate the functioning of the photogrammetry system for capturing images on the premises of the Technical University of Ambato. By using open-source software, the captured images can be analyzed, and a 3D model of the delimited area can be obtained.