Lunar Lander Flight Dynamics Drone
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A drone with a jet engine & electric ducted fans as a free-flying sim, to mimic the low-gravity lunar flight environment
AerospaceAircraftControl TheoryDronesEngineeringFlight ControlHardwareSoftware EngineeringSpaceSpace TechnologyTechTechnology ai-technologyclimate-ecology
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About
I am building a drone that can fly in the way a lunar lander would fly, in 1/6 gravity. This will be a platform to experiment with different guidance, navigation, and control sensors and algorithms. It was inspired by the Apollo program's LLRV.
Impact
This project is a proving-ground for a flight software and GNC research testbed, hopefully contributing to a lower risk of mission failure for lunar (and other planetary) landers, helping pave the way for more frequent and reliable landings.
Progress
I have the drone built, subsystems integrated. I've completed subsystems tests and integrated static tests, getting ready for tethered flight. Some changes/upgrades needed for free flight, and need to build new test stand for control system tuning.
Team
I have a background as a technician in the space industry (hands-on integration work), a software education, and a strong interest in systems engineering and operations. That multifaceted background gives this project a solid chance of success.
Funding
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Fund applications
| Season | Fund | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 6 | Reactor Fund for Hardcore Hackers | submitted | 2026-04-14 |
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Leaderboard page (offline): https://artizen.fyi/projects/lunar-lander-flight-dynamics-drone
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