Sujal Amrit Topno

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Sujal Amrit Topno is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design, modeling, and control of unmanned aerial vehicles, with a particular focus on quadrotor platforms. His most cited paper, "Design, trajectory generation and control of quadrotor research platform" (2016), makes a significant contribution by presenting a comprehensive, low-cost methodology for building and controlling a quadrotor using the 3DR Pixhawk PX4 autopilot and Robot Operating System (ROS). A key innovation in this work is a practical technique for measuring the moment of inertia about the quadrotor’s principal axes, enabling more precise trajectory tracking and stable flight without expensive equipment. This paper has garnered 5 citations, reflecting its utility for researchers and students seeking accessible, reproducible approaches to quadrotor research. Topno’s work bridges the gap between theoretical control algorithms and real-world implementation, offering a valuable blueprint for experimental platforms in aerial robotics. His contributions are particularly notable for emphasizing cost-effectiveness and open-source tools, making advanced quadrotor research more attainable for academic labs and hobbyists alike.