Petar Piljek
Papers
8
Total Citations
112
H-Index
4
About
Petar Piljek is a robotics and aerospace engineer whose research centers on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), modular robotic systems, and engineering education platforms. His most influential work focuses on the mathematical modeling, design, and characterization of multirotor UAV systems, with his two most-cited papers — on modular UAV design for engineering education (38 citations) and electric propulsion system characterization (35 citations) — establishing him as a key contributor to both the theoretical and practical advancement of aerial robotics. Piljek has made notable contributions to UAV parameter identification, including an innovative bifilar pendulum method for online inertia measurement using onboard sensors (16 citations), addressing a fundamental challenge in dynamic modeling. His research extends to heavy-lift modular platforms and precision agriculture applications, reflecting a commitment to real-world UAV deployment. Beyond aerial systems, Piljek has broadened his scope to include unmanned ground vehicles and heterogeneous ground-aerial robotic systems, as well as accessible STEM education through low-cost mobile robot platforms. His body of work demonstrates a consistent drive to bridge rigorous engineering science with practical, scalable solutions for both industry and education.
Research Focus
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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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