Simulating a Quadcopter's Electromechanics
This course is part of Engineering Design and Simulation.
This third course in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program focuses on modeling the quadcopter's electromechanical system. Building on previous courses, you'll learn to integrate the electrical components (battery, motor, and propeller) with the mechanical systems to create a comprehensive multidomain model. Using Simulink and Simscape, you'll determine if these components can generate sufficient power to lift the quadcopter. The course introduces prebuilt blocks containing essential physics, allowing you to focus on system evaluation rather than deriving every aspect from scratch. You'll conduct parameter sweeps to characterize system performance under various conditions, gaining critical insights for design optimization. The practical project involves modeling a hydraulic braking system, where you'll incrementally build functionality while varying brake pressure. This hands-on approach deepens your understanding of complex system behavior and enhances your modeling skills. By course completion, you'll be able to visualize complex model behavior through measurements and simulations, enabling informed design decisions. No prior modeling experience is required, and a free software license is provided for the program duration.
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What you'll learn
Model the electromechanical components of a quadcopter including battery, motor, and propeller Create multidomain models integrating electrical and mechanical engineering principles Determine if electromechanical components generate sufficient power for flight Use prebuilt physics blocks to efficiently evaluate system designs Perform parameter sweeps to characterize system performance under various conditions Apply incremental modeling techniques to simulate hydraulic braking systems Visualize complex model behavior through measurements and simulations Make informed design decisions based on comprehensive system analysis
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Module Description
This course focuses on modeling and simulating the electromechanical system of a quadcopter, integrating electrical components with mechanical systems. Students learn to model the battery, motor, and propeller components that power the quadcopter's flight. The curriculum emphasizes multidomain modeling, combining electrical and mechanical engineering principles to create comprehensive system simulations. Using industry-leading tools Simulink and Simscape, learners implement prebuilt blocks containing essential physics to efficiently evaluate designs without deriving every aspect from first principles. A key component of the course is performing parameter sweeps to characterize system performance under various conditions, providing insights for optimization. The practical project involves modeling a hydraulic braking system, where students incrementally add functionality while varying applied brake pressure. This approach reinforces the modeling techniques and demonstrates their application across different engineering systems. By course completion, students gain valuable skills in visualizing complex model behavior through measurements and simulations, enabling informed design decisions.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Engineering Design and Simulation
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Principal Online Course Developer at MathWorks
Dr. Brian Neiswander has been with MathWorks since 2015, where he specializes in modeling and simulation, control design, and model verification. He has authored multiple training books and courses focused on model-based design workflows and best practices. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he developed expertise in various research areas, including low-temperature plasma for adaptive optics, external and internal aerodynamics, flow control, and low-order modeling.
Principal Online Course Developer at MathWorks
Nikola Trica holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Computer and Systems Engineering from Technische Universität Ilmenau, specializing in Systems Engineering and Intelligent Control. She has been with MathWorks since 2006, initially delivering training on MATLAB, Simulink, and Control Design to customers in Europe. Since 2014, she has transitioned to developing online content for global audiences.
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