Design and Construction of an Electric-Powered UAV for Chemical Spraying in Agriculture
Keywords:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Flight ControllerAbstract
This research article presents the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for agricultural purposes. The primary objective is to design and build an unmanned aerial vehicle for agricultural chemical spraying, and to mitigate health issues associated with the use of chemical pesticides by farmers, and to reduce labor while increasing efficiency. The research equipment utilized includes flight control systems, brushless motors, radio communication sets, etc. Experimental results demonstrate that the flight control system effectively maintains stability for ascending, descending, and maneuvering flights. Additionally, the use of a 6-cell lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery with a voltage of 25.2V and a capacity of 5,200mAh enables the UAV to spray 2 liters of liquid chemical for agriculture per full charge at 25.2V
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