I want to explore the possibility of designing a bicopter that eliminates the need for traditional rotor tilting mechanisms or control surfaces such as flaps or ailerons behind the rotors. The idea is to simplify the design while still achieving stable flight and maneuverability.
Key points for discussion:
Can stability and control be achieved solely through motor speed variation?
What would be the ideal configuration for such a bicopter (e.g., rotor spacing, frame design)?
Are there any existing examples, research, or experimental projects using a similar concept?
Potential challenges and solutions in tuning the PID for such a design in Ardupilot.
Looking forward to ideas, insights, and experiences from the community!
I’m not entirely sure, but I think Mars Ingenuity relies on swashplates for rotor control, which is indeed a fascinating approach. However, my goal is to simplify the design even further by removing not just rotor tilting but also swashplates or any other mechanical control systems.
I’m curious if a purely electronic control system—managing stability and control through differential motor speeds—could achieve similar results. Do you think such an approach is feasible, or would it compromise flight performance? I’d love to hear your thoughts!