Single-Motor Drone
An underactuated drone that achieves stable flight using only a single motor and rotor, controlling its attitude through high-frequency torque pulses and cyclic pitch variation.
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The flight of the single-motor drone shown in the video is not smooth and is at the proof-of-concept level.
The single-motor approach sacrifices redundancy and control precision in exchange for a lower bill of materials and lighter structural weight.
The single-motor approach has no power redundancy at all; failure of any gear, belt or servo in the drivetrain will cause loss of control.
Reddit user u/jyjblrd developed a drone that can fly using only a single motor.
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The flight of the single-motor drone shown in the video is not smooth and is at the proof-of-concept level.
50%UnverifiedThe single-motor approach sacrifices redundancy and control precision in exchange for a lower bill of materials and lighter structural weight.
50%UnverifiedThe single-motor approach has no power redundancy at all; failure of any gear, belt or servo in the drivetrain will cause loss of control.
50%UnverifiedReddit user u/jyjblrd developed a drone that can fly using only a single motor.
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