Paparazzi : the open autopilot
Résumé
Short presentation of the MAV : A classic flying wing structure. Original design came from Drenalyn concept. Aerodynamics concept and improments from SUPAERO (France) to design the Plaster ! All foam structure, surfaces reinforcements with glass fiber. Servomechanism and receiver from modeller technology . Propulsion using brushless outrunner motor (AXI Model Motors), GWS slow fly propeller. Prop safe adaptator. Lithium Ion Polymer batteries (2 series). Autonomous flight with PaparaZzi equipment with GPS navigation. Four IR sensor (based on FMA sensor) for stabilization. Important, all the software are open source.