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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

MORPHOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS AND KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF A FOLDABLE ARM DRONE

PranavS.Kundalwadikar PravinS.Gosavi RuturajK.shinde Shardul.S.Gadade AmrutaV.Desai

Kolhapur Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering(EmpoweredAutonomous) Kolhapur

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This project presents the morphological synthesis and kinematic analysis of a foldable arm quadcopter drone aimed at improving portability and deployment efficiency. Conventional drones use rigid arms, which increase storage space and reduce transport convenience. To overcome this limitation, a foldable arm mechanism is proposed that allows compact storage and rapid deployment before flight. Different conceptual mechanisms were studied using morphological synthesis, and an optimal folding arrangement was selected based on simplicity, reliability, and structural balance. Kinematic analysis of the foldable arm was carried out to determine position, velocity, acceleration, synchronization, deployment time, and collision clearance during motion. The study shows that smooth synchronized deployment enhances structural stability and minimizes actuator load. A controlled motion profile reduces vibration, impact loading, and hinge wear. The proposed design offers improved portability without affecting flight configuration, making it suitable for surveillance, inspection, delivery, and emergency applications.

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PranavS.Kundalwadikar, , PravinS.Gosavi, , RuturajK.shinde, , Shardul.S.Gadade, & AmrutaV.Desai, (2026). Morphological Synthesis and Kinematic Analysis of a Foldable Arm Drone. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.424

PranavS.Kundalwadikar, , et al.. "Morphological Synthesis and Kinematic Analysis of a Foldable Arm Drone." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.424.

PranavS.Kundalwadikar, , PravinS.Gosavi, RuturajK.shinde, Shardul.S.Gadade, and AmrutaV.Desai. "Morphological Synthesis and Kinematic Analysis of a Foldable Arm Drone." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.424.

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