Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of a Single-DOF Copter Using MATLAB Simscape

This project provides a complete dynamic modeling and simulation environment of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) Copter using MATLAB Simscape Multibody.

A single-DOF copter is a simplified UAV model that allows detailed study of vertical dynamics (altitude motion) without the complexity of multi-axis control. This project is ideal for students, researchers, and engineers who want to understand the fundamentals of UAV modeling, thrust generation, and altitude control in a professional simulation environment.

✅ Key Features

✈️ Complete Simscape Multibody model of Single-DOF Copter.

⚡ Motor + Propeller Thrust Dynamics modeled realistically.

⚙️ SolidWorks CAD models integrated with MATLAB Simscape.

🎛️ Open-loop & PID closed-loop control for altitude stabilization.

📊 Real-time scopes and plots: altitude, velocity, thrust, and input voltage.

📂 Package Contents

You will receive:

Simulink/Simscape Files

SQ2.slx → Main model file.

SQ2_DataFile.m → Parameter script.

SQ2.slx.r2021b → Compatible model for MATLAB R2021b.

SQ2.slx.original → Backup of original model.

SQ2.xml → CAD assembly mapping file.

CAD Models (SolidWorks & STEP)

arm.SLDPRT, base.SLDPRT, SQ.SLDASM

arm_Varsayilan.sldprt.STEP, base_Varsayilan.sldprt.STEP

FAB_PROPELLER - 9x4.5 CW_Default_sldprt.STEP

Auto-generated files (Simulink cache, project folders).

Documentation (README) with detailed explanation.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By using this project, you will learn:

Fundamentals of UAV vertical flight dynamics.

How to import CAD models into Simscape.

Basics of thrust, drag, and motor modeling.

How to design & tune a PID controller for altitude stability.

Visualization of system response and control effort.

🔧 Requirements

MATLAB R2021b or later.

Simscape Multibody Toolbox.

Simscape Electrical Toolbox.

SolidWorks 2018+ (only needed if you want to edit CAD).

📊 Applications

UAV/Drones research & academic projects.

Mechatronics & control systems teaching.

Simulation-based thesis work.

Extension base for multi-DOF UAV modeling.

💡 Why Buy This Project?

✔ Ready-to-run simulation with no setup hassle.

✔ Includes CAD + MATLAB integration.

✔ Well-documented & beginner-friendly.

✔ Ideal for learning + research + teaching.

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