Propulsive Integration on a Search and Rescue Drone Aircraft
Typ
Examensarbete på kandidatnivå
Program
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Alrifai, Yasser
Avetian, Hayk-David
Ingemarsson, Carl
Kadi, Oliver
Mathiesen, Victor
Vassilev, Maria
Modellbyggare
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Sammanfattning
The propulsive system is an integral part of any aerial vehicle because it is responsible
for producing thrust, which in turn is what allows the vehicle to move through
the air. This project investigates and implements a propulsive system to a search
and rescue drone aircraft by developing a selection and combination of propellers
and motors that will best serve for a given mission. The process for selecting motors
and propellers is done by comparing existing products on the market with each
other and examining their torque- and efficiency matching. Only a few of the top
candidates are selected for further investigation with a testing rig in a wind tunnel,
which in turn results in a few suitable combinations of motors and propellers for
the dedicated mission and aerodynamic loads. From these results suggestions are
made for how the propellers can be modified for a better fit for this specific application.
Interesting follow-up projects could include further research by developing
new propellers specifically for the application. Additionally, interesting follow-up
projects could include further investigation of what kind of motor is optimal, and
what batteries can be used and implemented into the drone aircraft.
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Ämne/nyckelord
UAV , Propeller , Motor , Thrust , Torque , Efficiency , Propeller-Motor matching , Energy consumption