An Integrated Delta Manipulator for Aerial Repair: A New Aerial Robotic System

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are capable of entering hazardous areas and accessing hardto-reach locations at high altitudes. However, small-scale UAVs are inherently unstable when exposed to challenging environments. Additionally, their ability to accurately interact with infrastructure is limited by the need to stabilize the vehicle precisely in flight.

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