Safe test flights for small rotorcraftsSafe test flights for small rotorcrafts Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2015-10-072008enIn this paper we present an experimental test bed for the development and evaluation of unmanned helicopters control. Main component of the suggested test bed is a flying stand which permits all possible movements but, also, prevents helicopters’ damage because of crashing. A variety of sensors mounted on the stand, monitor and feedback rotorcraft’s attitude and operational states. Based on the sensory information, a fuzzy logic controller has been developed and tested on a real rotorcraft, using the developed test bed. This controller proved able to perform hovering and altitude control. Experimental results are presented for various test cases. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/153-166 International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics Tsourveloudis Nikolaos Τσουρβελουδης Νικολαος Nikos Vitzilaios Springer Verlag Human factors in helicopter piloting helicopters piloting human factors human factors in helicopter piloting Piloting of helicopters helicopters piloting piloting of helicopters Crash tests of helicopters helicopters crash tests crash tests of helicopters