Denis Kotarski
Papers
8
Total Citations
112
H-Index
4
About
Denis Kotarski is a researcher specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), robotic systems, and engineering education platforms. His work sits at the intersection of mechatronics, autonomous systems, and applied robotics, with a particular focus on the design, modeling, and characterization of multirotor UAV platforms. Kotarski's most influential contributions include a comprehensive modular design approach for multirotor UAVs developed as an engineering education platform (38 citations) and a rigorous methodology for characterizing UAV electric propulsion systems (35 citations) — both critical resources for researchers and engineers working with aerial robotics. His earlier work on online inertia measurement using onboard sensors and bifilar pendulum techniques (16 citations) addressed a fundamental challenge in UAV dynamics identification. More recently, he has expanded into heavy-lift modular UAV concepts and precision agriculture applications, demonstrating versatility across domains. Beyond aerial systems, Kotarski has made meaningful contributions to ground robotics, developing low-cost and modular educational robot platforms aimed at fostering STEM engagement from early education through university level. His exploration of heterogeneous ground-aerial robotic systems further reflects an ambition to integrate autonomous platforms into complex, real-world missions. With over 110 cumulative citations, his body of work represents a valuable bridge between rigorous engineering theory and practical educational innovation.
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Top Papers
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- 2Method for Characterization of a Multirotor UAV Electric Propulsion System35 citations · 2020
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- 4Concept of a Modular Multirotor Heavy Lift Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform14 citations · 2023
- 5Design and Development of Educational Modular Mobile Robot Platform3 citations · 2025
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