Implementación del sistema controlador de vuelo con cámara para el proyecto de Ala Zagi de la Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana

Abstract

This document shows the implementation of the electronic system that controls the flight, transmits telemetry data and sends video images in an unmanned aerial vehicle for the Zagi Wing prototype of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) using new technologies of the RPAS market (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) that allow the best relationship between all the devices implemented in the prototype. The project implemented a series of elements that are commonly used for the construction of an RPA such as the flight controller, the air/ground unit, GPS, BEC module, ESC module and the camera, in addition to the batteries and engines with which the aircraft is able to fly.

This project was carried out at the Aeronautical Innovation Technology Center (CETIA), one of the four research centers of the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Colombian Air Force, where, together with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and students of technology and engineering, a Zagi Wing project is being developed. This project was planned in three phases: definition of electronic components requirements, according to the characteristics of the FAC's Ala Zagi Macroproject, selection of electronic flight controller and necessary modules to be implemented according to the requirements defined for the FAC's Ala Zagi project, implementation and testing of the Flight Controller, GPS modules, Air/Ground Unit, Camera, ESC, engines.

The work performed at the CETIA of the Colombian Air Force not only resulted in a functional prototype, but also allowed the transfer of knowledge and experience between engineers and students, promoting learning and training in advanced aerospace technologies.

The implementation of the flight controller and camera system was performed on a functional zagi wing prototype in order to evaluate and test all systems in real flight conditions.