Influence of the Control with a Fixed and Variable Roll, Pitch, and Yaw Axis on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Energy Consumption

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have limited flight time, which strongly depends on energy efficiency. This study investigates how control strategies based on fixed and variable roll, pitch, and yaw axes influence UAV energy consumption. Experimental tests were carried out during hovering and circular flights, with measurements of current, battery voltage, and total energy usage. The results show that different control configurations significantly affect power demand, with some dynamic maneuvers reducing energy consumption by up to 7% compared to hovering. These findings demonstrate that optimizing control algorithms and flight strategies can extend UAV endurance, which is particularly important for autonomous missions and applications requiring long operation times.