Mejoramiento del enlace de comunicación inalámbrica entre un dron y una estación terrena: implementación de un prototipo de estación terrena con apuntamiento automático hacia un UAV.

Abstract

This document proposes the design and implementation of a ground station prototype with automatic pointing that allows monitoring and controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), through the telemetry and video link, for which directional antennas were used in the platform in order to achieve several kilometers of coverage. In chapter 1 there are basic concepts and components involved in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as well as their applications. In addition, the components and classification of the UAVs, the links of the communication system, are exposed. In chapter 2 analyzes the project requirements for the selection of the flight controller. Each of the components to be connected to the flight controller is also specified with its respective connection scheme and the configurations of the parameters modified in Ardupilot of the flight controller. Finally, the 3D design and assembly of the mechanical structure for its implementation is presented. In chapter 3, tests, and analysis of the results of the prototype's operation are carried out, using the Mission Planner software for mission simulation. Additionally, physical tests are carried out with the video transmitter located on the ground and the ground station.