Structural and Manufacturing Considerations for a Research Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 2009-01-3196
This paper discusses the various factors that were addressed in the planning process for the design and construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) destined for use as a multirole research aircraft for Clarkson University. Details related to mission requirements, cost, construction materials, manufacturing methods, and regulatory requirements will be discussed. The resulting airframe, structure, manufacturing, and control system plan of action will be laid out. An overview of anticipated FAA regulations will be presented, and the need to design for conformity to said regulations addressed. Emphasis will be placed on design and manufacturing decisions relating to the extensive use of composite materials throughout the aircraft.
Citation: Valyou, D., Dhaniyala, S., Marzocca, P., and Hopke, P., "Structural and Manufacturing Considerations for a Research Unmanned Aerial Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-3196, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-3196. Download Citation
Author(s):
Daniel Valyou, Suresh Dhaniyala, Pier Marzocca, Phil Hopke
Affiliated:
Clarkson University
Pages: 8
Event:
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Aircraft
Nanomaterials
Control systems
Manufacturing processes
Planning / scheduling
Composite materials
Research and development
Regulations
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