Spring 2025
Tuned and calibrated PID parameters in QGroundControl to improve flight stability and control responsiveness. Conducted structured test flights, analyzed logs, and isolated issues including rate-gain imbalance, interference, and sensor noise.
Refined rate and attitude control loops through controlled parameter sweeps, reducing oscillations and achieving smoother, more predictable flight behaviour. Designed and implemented a test rig to improve safety and reduce risk of airframe damage during testing.
Summer 2025
Designed, modelled, and fabricated a six-degree-of-freedom Stewart platform using FreeCAD. Iterated linkage geometry and structural components to improve motion range and rigidity.
Developed Arduino-based control code and a laptop user interface to coordinate six servo actuators and enable precise platform motion.