Quadcopter Drone Model in Simscape

Quadcopter with multibody, electrical and thermal models follows a path to deliver a package.

https://github.com/mathworks/Quadcopter-Drone-Model-Simscape

Version 25.2.1.7 (7.33 MB)
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24 Dec 2025

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This example models a quadcopter that navigates a path to deliver a package.
  • Electric motors and battery enable estimation of current draw and drone range
  • CAD files of the chassis and propellers model the mechanical system
  • Cascaded PID controllers adjust motor speeds to control altitude and attitude
  • Path following and speed controllers provide high-level commands
  • Python queries to a weather database obtain location-specific wind conditions
  • Wind gust profiles test stability of drone controllers
  • Profitability analysis in a MATLAB App enables exploring technical and business tradeoffs
Open the project file Quadcopter_Drone.prj to get started.
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Quadcopter and Control System
Quadcopter Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Quadcopter Motors and Battery
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Cite As

Steve Miller (2026). Quadcopter Drone Model in Simscape (https://github.com/mathworks/Quadcopter-Drone-Model-Simscape/releases/tag/25.2.1.7), GitHub. Retrieved .

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with R2021a to R2024b

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
25.2.1.7

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25.1.1.7

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24.2.1.7

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24.1.1.7

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23.2.1.7

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23.2.1.6

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23.1.1.5

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22.2.1.5

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22.1.1.5

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22.1.1.4

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21.2.1.5

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21.2.1.3

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21.2.1.2

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21.2.1.1

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21.2.1.0

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21.1.1.3

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1.0.0.0

Cleaned up folder structure
Adding Simscape Electronics as required product
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