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<p>The conventional dynamic model of most quadrotors in use today assumes a perfectly rigid frame, and the corresponding control systems are designed accordingly. However, as rotor spans increase and design constraints push toward ever-lighter structures, that assumption may no longer hold. In this study, we examine the simplest flexible-arm extension: a quadrotor whose four rotor arms are each connected to the base by passive viscoelastic joints, allowing each arm to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the base plane. We derive a complete nonlinear dynamic model via the Euler-Lagrange equations and develop a unique control architecture that explicitly compensates for the arms’ elastic response. Numerical simulations demonstrate superior disturbance rejection compared to a rigid-frame benchmark. Finally, experimental validation on a modified five-degree-of-freedom test platform confirms the accuracy of the model and the effectiveness of the control strategy, highlighting the practical feasibility of passive arm flexibility in quadrotor systems.</p>

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Dynamics and nonlinear control of a quadcopter with passive elastic joints: Modeling, simulation, and experimental validation

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    2026年7月21日

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  • Danniel Stoller,
  • Yoav Yaakov Biton,
  • Shai Arogeti

摘要

The conventional dynamic model of most quadrotors in use today assumes a perfectly rigid frame, and the corresponding control systems are designed accordingly. However, as rotor spans increase and design constraints push toward ever-lighter structures, that assumption may no longer hold. In this study, we examine the simplest flexible-arm extension: a quadrotor whose four rotor arms are each connected to the base by passive viscoelastic joints, allowing each arm to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the base plane. We derive a complete nonlinear dynamic model via the Euler-Lagrange equations and develop a unique control architecture that explicitly compensates for the arms’ elastic response. Numerical simulations demonstrate superior disturbance rejection compared to a rigid-frame benchmark. Finally, experimental validation on a modified five-degree-of-freedom test platform confirms the accuracy of the model and the effectiveness of the control strategy, highlighting the practical feasibility of passive arm flexibility in quadrotor systems.