Active Autorotation of Micro Aerial Vehicle with Foldable Winged Shell for Impact Mitigation during Free Fall

Quek Ching Alvin,Kazunori Ohno,Yoshito Okada,Daiki Fujikura,Satoshi Abe,Masaki Takahashi,Zitong Han,Satoshi Tadokoro,Quek Ching Alvin,Kazunori Ohno,Yoshito Okada,Daiki Fujikura,Satoshi Abe,Masaki Takahashi,Zitong Han,Satoshi Tadokoro

Drop mitigation is an important function of micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) that are used for internal inspections of enclosed and cluttered structures (height: 5–10 m). The mechanism also allows continuous operation of drones, prevents the downtime required for maintenance and repair and also provides a safer environment for workers who are working below the drones. Some solutions include parachutes...