About this Course

Welcome to the Integration and Testing of Quadcopter Systems course, the concluding part of the Engineering Design and Simulation Program. This course delivers an in-depth education on the integration of various quadcopter subsystems into a system-level model and details the extensive testing processes needed to guarantee the quadcopter's optimal performance in real-world conditions.

Course Description

The course revolves around utilizing and enhancing prior knowledge from earlier modules where students developed separate airframe and electromechanical models. Learners will integrate these models to simulate the quadcopter's flight, allowing them to analyze its functionality under different scenarios and make necessary adjustments to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

What Students Will Learn

• Creation and masking of subsystems.
• Integrating these designs into a cohesive system-level model.
• Executing comprehensive tests on the model to observe and enhance behavior under varied conditions.

Prerequisites

No prior modeling experience is required for this course. Tools like Simulink and Simscape will be used, which are powerful industry-standard software environments tailored to these tasks. Participants will receive a free license for these tools for the duration of the course.

Course Coverage

• Understanding of fundamental system integration processes and techniques.
• Practical application of creating a system-level model by combining different subsystems.
• Utilization of simulation tools to replicate and test the quadcopter in virtual environments.
• Scenario-based assessments to determine real-world applicability and functionality.