I need to include multiple packages in the flight dynamics of the aircraft in order to allow more complex logistics missions.

I need to develop a test case for comaprison and identify components of that model that require adaption. To keep it simple I am just thinking of adding one single package to the UAV flight mission but when i try to change the mass in the quadraptor plant ( intial mass + package mass). This total mass is taken throughout the flight mission i.e from take off to land. Where as I want variable mass in the flight mission because I need my UAV to start of with its initial mass and pick the package and drop it at a certain point. Is this possible? i have been trying to find a solution for this and couldnt find any success. Can somebody please guide me about the approach i need to look into.

https://uk.mathworks.com/help/uav/ug/uav-package-delivery.html

Answer 1

[Sachin Lodhi]

I acknowledge that you have successfully implemented the UAV Package Delivery Project by following the Documentation page. I understand that you now wish to enhance the functionality by incorporating multiple package deliveries. To achieve this, I suggest considering one of the following two approaches:

1. Introduce the mass as an input parameter that dynamically changes with time. Specifically, when a package is delivered, the new mass should decrease by the weight of the delivered package and increase by the weight of the next package to be picked up.
2. Instead of simulating multiple package deliveries within the same model, you can simulate the model for the first package delivery. After the first package is delivered, the delivery point of the first package becomes the starting point for the second package. You can then initiate a new simulation for the second package.

Please be aware that implementing either of these approaches may require modifications to the existing model in order to ensure proper functionality.

I hope these steps help your address your requirements.