Design and implementation of DATA logging and stabilization system for a UAV

Abstract

In this paper integration of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Global positioning System are used for data logging. This paper presents the design and implementation of a data logging system for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The main focus is designing a prototype system for tracking purposes with image-capturing capabilities. The purpose is to develop a recorder that can provide a complete record of the parameters in case of surveillance. The data logger can also be used to determine the cause of a flight crash. The results are gathered to improve the quality of measurements. And also the quality of the sensor's measurements can be improved with sophisticated filtering techniques. This filter was designed using the Mahony filter which provides efficient and effective solutions for IMU. This filter is computationally efficient and requires fewer mathematical computations to produce desired results at lower sampling rates. Additionally, the pitch, roll, and yaw stabilization of the device must be done when the system enters abnormal conditions. However, altitude, camera angle, and motion blur make it a more challenging task.

Keywords

• Data logging
• MEMS sensors
• Arduino
• Flight data