This paper introduces the concept of a variable arm for a quadrotor which is able to perform the manoeuvrability of the quadrotor by changing the arm length’s. The variation in arm’s length affects the bending moment generated by the thrust force, resulting in the tilting and movement of the quadrotor. The primary goal of this project is to develop a quadrotor with an adjustable arm length to control its manoeuvrability effectively, thus minimizing the need for additional thrust force during flight control. The study focuses on designing a quadrotor with the capability to extend or retract its arms. The proposed concept relies on altering the bending moment through the variable arm to control the quadrotor's manoeuvrability. A quadrotor equipped with a variable arm was successfully designed and tested, with its performance evaluated in executing agile maneuvers. The experiment demonstrated that the variable arm induced body rotation in the quadrotor, effectively regulating its manoeuvrability and the study validates the potential of the variable arm approach for controlling quadrotor movement.
