Conceptual Design of a Model Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Hartney
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered

scholarly journals Design of a Hand-Launched Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System for Plateau

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Zhou Zhou ◽  
Xiaoping Zhu ◽  
An Guo
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Trajectory Tracking Control ◽  
Plateau Area ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered

This paper describes our work on a small, hand-launched, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for low temperatures and high altitudes, which has the perpetual flight potential for conservation missions for rare animals in the plateau area in winter. Firstly, the conceptual design method of a small, solar-powered UAV based on energy balance is proposed, which is suitable for flight in high-altitude and low-temperature area. The solar irradiance model, which can reflect the geographical location and time, was used. Based on the low-temperature discharge test of the battery, a battery weight model considering the influence of low temperature on the battery performance was proposed. Secondly, this paper introduces the detailed design of solar UAV for plateau area, including layout design, structure design, load, and avionics. To increase the proportion of solar cells covered, the ailerons were removed and a rudder was used to control both roll and yaw. Then, the dynamics model of an aileron-free layout UAV was developed, and the differences in maneuverability and stability of aileron-free UAV in plateau and plain areas were analyzed. The control law and trajectory tracking control law were designed for the aileron-free UAV. Finally, the flight test was conducted in Qiangtang, Tibet, at an altitude of 4500 m, China’s first solar-powered UAV to take off and land above 4500 m on the plateau in winter (−30 °C). The test data showed the success of the scheme, validated the conceptual design method and the success of the control system for aileron-free UAV, and analyzed the feasibility of perpetual flight carrying different loads according to the flight energy consumption data.

Parameter analysis of power system for solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 295 ◽  
pp. 117031
Author(s):  
Chaoyu Zhang ◽  
Chengming Zhang ◽  
Liyi Li ◽  
Qingbo Guo
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Parameter Analysis ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered

Design and development of solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for surveying, mapping and disaster relief

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Karthik ◽  
S. Usha ◽  
B. Predeep ◽  
G. R. Sai Saran ◽  
G. Sridhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered

Optimal Flight Planning for a Z-Shaped Morphing-Wing Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 497-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingjian Wu ◽  
Tianhang Xiao ◽  
Haisong Ang ◽  
Hongda Li
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Morphing Wing ◽  
Flight Planning ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered
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