The PenduMAV: A Novel Energy-Efficient MAV Concept for Omnidirectional Aerial Inspection

Ahmed Ali, Chiara Gabellieri, Antonio Franchi

Keywords: Robotics, Aerial Inspection, omnidirectional multirotors

Abstract: This extended abstract describes a new multirotor aerial vehicle design and discusses its promising application to aerial physical inspection. The proposed omnidirectional MAV concept uses only six inputs while minimizing internal forces at all attitudes, maximizing energy efficiency. We first provide an overview of the state of the art, and then present the concept, highlighting its potential and viability for inspection tasks.

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Submission Number: 11