JSBSim models for other multicopter configurations needed

[flixr]

We currently only have JSBSim models for quadrotors in + configuration:
simple_quad (with front/back motor turning clock wise) and simple_quad_ccw (with front/back motor turning counter clock wise).

We are missing some other common configurations (in order of importance):

• quadrotor in X configuration
• "standard" hexacopter
• "standard" octocopter
• Y6 hexacopter
• ?

[flixr]

See also http://lists.paparazziuav.org/nps-simulator-for-X-quadrotor-td13883.html

[flixr]

@OpenUAS, @dewagter, I thought you already had the ARDrone2 flying in Simulation with the appropriate JSBSim model...?

[OpenUAS]

Yes, quite unfinished uglyness. Since we deemed real robust flight with ARDrone2 a higher priority and have limited resources.The quest for real-life robust flight is coming to a successful end so now we can focus on continuing working on issue. For the time being to communicate about the issue the webpage http://paparazzi.enac.fr/wiki/AR_Drone_2/JSBSim will now be a starting point which will be updated as we go. I will dig up work done. But also need to do some real measurements (Forces, Arm, etc.) on ARdrone2, which is quite time consuming.

[flixr]

As a start any JSBSim model in x configuration would be really helpful.
Modelling it more precisely for specific airframes like the ardrone2 can still be done later.

[OpenUAS]

OK, working on generic X setup first. note that one also needs to enjoy testflying during Christmas time ;) so any JSBsim model crafting result will take some time..

[flixr]

Simple X mode quads (and ardrone2) added with 08e17ee

[flixr]

Actually seems to works now with a100f2e

[flixr]

Taking it out of the v5.2 milestone again, at least we have x mode quad models now...
If someone wants to write some hexa/octo models it would be very welcome (and is easiy backported...)

[hooperfly]

@esden @flixr FYI, I'm working on a Hexa X model for use with jsbsim. Still tweaking the model but should have something ready in the next week or so.

[hooperfly]

@flixr JSBSim model for a hexacopter submitted for review.

[flixr]

Closing this since we now at least have some hexa and ocoto configurations, thanks to @hooperfly