DESIGNING AN INTELLIGENT SMART VTOL DRONE USING FLYSKY TRANSMITTER AND PIXHAWK CONTROLLER FOR HIGH-RISK RESCUE AND MILITARY OPERATIONS

Abstract

The development of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has revolutionized the field of high-risk rescue and military missions, offering enhanced capabilities in remote and hazardous environments. This paper presents the design and implementation of a smart Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone, utilizing a FlySky Transmitter and a Pixhawk Controller for autonomous flight operations. The proposed drone integrates advanced navigation and control algorithms, enabling seamless performance in dynamic and complex terrains. The FlySky Transmitter ensures robust communication between the drone and the operator, while the Pixhawk Controller manages the flight stabilization, sensor integration, and autonomous mission execution. The system is designed to support both manual and autonomous flight modes, with intelligent features such as obstacle detection, real-time video streaming, and automatic emergency procedures. Through extensive flight testing, the drone's performance is evaluated in various high-risk scenarios, demonstrating its potential to enhance mission effectiveness and safety in critical applications such as search and rescue operations and military surveillance. The findings highlight the system's reliability, adaptability, and potential for future integration with advanced AI technologies, positioning it as a valuable tool for high-risk environments. The paper concludes with a discussion on the future prospects of smart VTOL drones, addressing both technical challenges and ethical considerations in their deployment.