Prototyping Approach For Design Analysis And Testing Of Unmanned Vtol UAV

In conclusion, the purpose of this lab was to decide if the sizes of the paper helicopters would have an effect on their descent times. One theory was that if the size of the paper rotocopter increases, then their descent time will also increase.To determine the results of this experiment certain procedural steps were followed. Firstly all five of the rotocopter were cut out, and folded on the dotted line, the paperclip was used to hold the flaps on the bottom of the

After the assembly of Raptor 2nd Generation and its testing in different scenarios, we reviewed the main problems that were recognized by the operator in field deployment. The technicalities fall into two main categories; durability and manufacturing + system maintenance related. We designed the modifications for the improved reliability and durability of the next Raptor prototype – version 2.1.

Bell-Boeing conceived the D-340 Pointer TiltRotor UAV in 1986 as part of the a Bell Helicopter Textron and Boeing Helicopter TiltRotor Teaming Agreement to develop a V/STOL short range surveillance and reconnaissance drone. Development of the D-340 proceeded throughout 1987. The Pointer made its first public appearance at Farnborough in September 1988 and flew for the first time (albeit poorly using Boeing flight controls) on November 21, 1988. But the partnership ended in September 1989 when Boeing dropped out of the program after only 12½ hours of flight trials and 40 hours of wind tunnel testing. A friend of mine, Keith Cedras, controlled Bell’s portion and was forced out of MBD in the first force reduction. I believed in the concept,

Since the first flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s aircraft at Kitty Hawk, the development of new aircraft types and technology in these and existing aircraft has moved along at a quick and steady pace. Moreover, since 1903, aircraft limits continually have been pushed and surpassed. Aircraft now fly higher, faster, farther and carry more cargo or passengers than ever before. Nevertheless, it would only seem logical the next step in aviation evolution is removal of the human factor in flight. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have

However, the most promising technologic development is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that maintain the safety of our human sources while obtaining remote insights imperative to the overall safety of our nation.

Currently the majority of the UAVs operated by the United States are military assets, and as such are subject to policies, requirements and regulations of the military. These safety requirements will be briefly discussed. As unmanned systems are integrated into national airspace they will be operated in increasing numbers by civil operators, for this reason we will also look at civil safety requirements. UAS will also present some unique situations which have up to this point not been experienced; this will require new areas to be incorporated into the aviation industrial safety arena to ensure our current level of safety is not degraded through their inclusion. This paper will investigate aviation industrial safety as it applies specifically to

The Predator C, “Avenger” developed and built by General Atomics Aeronautical, is an upgraded version of its predecessors the MQ-1 and MQ-9 and is meant to support military operations well into the next decade. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PW545B turbofan engine the Avenger is capable of speeds up to 400 knots true air speed (KTAS), and operational altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, well outpacing its predecessors (CITE). The Avenger has also been further optimized to reduce its Radar Cross Section (RCS), making it less detectable by enemy air defenses. Beyond its ability to out-fly the original Predator UAS, the Avenger is able to be equipped with a more capable and configurable sensors and weapons package. These advancements make the Predator C Avenger the most capable and universal hunter-killer type UAS

The US military now trains more UAV pilots than traditional pilots and according Committee on Oversight and Government Reform no private entities are developing new manned aircraft (Deri,2012).

Ever since I was little I was amazed at the ability for a machine to fly. I have always wanted to explore ideas of flight and be able to actually fly. I think I may have found my childhood fantasy in the world of aeronautical engineering. The object of my paper is to give me more insight on my future career as an aeronautical engineer. This paper was also to give me ideas of the physics of flight and be to apply those physics of flight to compete in a high school competition.

If you're in the market for an RC model airplane, you've probably already heard of Hobbico. If the name doesn't ring a bell, they're the largest distributor of hobby products in the US, with over 30 proprietary product brands under their belt. Needless to say, such a company releasing a new quadcopter is a good reason for an RC model aficionado to get excited. But is Heli-Max 1SQ V-CAM RTF Quadcopter any good? Read on to find out!

-The protractor of the aerofoil connected to the lift and drag voltmeters was then used to vary the aerofoil’s angle of attack from 0° to 20°. Lift and Drag voltage values measured for each angle were recorded and calibration coefficients of 6.7 and 6.4 were used to obtain force Newton values for lift and drag. The lift and drag forces obtained for each angle were then plugged into equations (3) and (4) to obtain lift and drag coefficients. Equation (5) was used to calculate a theoretical value for the lift coefficient.

So, I am going to give you some good basic quadcopter flying tips and I will do my best to rid you of these unfounded fears.

It may be your first time on an aircraft, and you’ve picked up this article to see what it contains. You might be a veteran flyer and are currently bored, so you’re flicking through the magazine, looking for something to capture your interest. Either way, you are reading this article while sitting in a seemingly impossible feat of engineering, only feasible through the progress made in war.

The advances in electronics and lightweight materials over the last few decades have resulted in the popularization of quadcopters. Whether for recreational, military, or commercial use, people are beginning to recognize the potential of quadcopters. One company in particular that is looking to exploit the use of drones on a massive scale is Amazon through their Prime Air program. The goal of Amazon’s Prime Air program is to deliver packages weighing up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less to their customers [1]. While the ultimate design or designs of the drones Amazon

Nowadays, new technology is rapidly shaping the way how construction projects are delivered. The application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is one of these examples. Unlike conventional aerial measurement by aircraft, it doesn’t require expensive aeronautical facility and trivial procedure. Comparing to other surveying approaches like using the GPS navigation, the UAV systems can outperform in many large-scale projects by saving cost and time. There many explorations to potential applications of UAVs - budget and schedule control, construction innovation, and safety practices. However, in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and many state regulations often prevent or limit the wide use of UAVs. In