Drone Instability with Payload Attached
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:24 pm
Hello,
I am working on research at my university where we want to affix a rectangular payload weighing about 9 grams on top of a Crazyflie 2.1. Currently we center the payload over the battery. We have flowdeck v2 installed as well. When the payload is attached, about half of the drones become unstable within the first few seconds of flight and crash. When the payload is not attached, the drones tend to remain stable throughout the entire flight.
I have read that the Crazyflie 2.1 can accept payloads up to 15 grams. I was wondering if anyone here in the community might know why we are experiencing such instability when the payload is attached. Perhaps someone here has had a similar experience. Any ideas or suggestions to help the drone remain stable with the payload attached? Are there any recommended updates i.e. PID controls?
I really appreciate the community here and all those who take the time to read and respond! Thanks in advance! Tack så mycket!
-Tyler
I am working on research at my university where we want to affix a rectangular payload weighing about 9 grams on top of a Crazyflie 2.1. Currently we center the payload over the battery. We have flowdeck v2 installed as well. When the payload is attached, about half of the drones become unstable within the first few seconds of flight and crash. When the payload is not attached, the drones tend to remain stable throughout the entire flight.
I have read that the Crazyflie 2.1 can accept payloads up to 15 grams. I was wondering if anyone here in the community might know why we are experiencing such instability when the payload is attached. Perhaps someone here has had a similar experience. Any ideas or suggestions to help the drone remain stable with the payload attached? Are there any recommended updates i.e. PID controls?
I really appreciate the community here and all those who take the time to read and respond! Thanks in advance! Tack så mycket!
-Tyler