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Implementing a Multi-Attribute Decision-Making-Based Approach to Evaluate Small Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Fixed-Wing Drones with Mission Efficiency

Evaluating the mission efficiency of various drone configurations under complex, multi-source, and multi-dimensional requirements remains a significant challenge.
Shangnan Zou, Zhong Tian, Zhuo Bai, Bangchu Zhang, Weiyu Zhu   +4 more
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Experimental Investigation of Vortex Ring State Conditions for Archer Maker eVTOL Tilter Propeller

This study experimentally explores the behavior of an isolated propeller of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a next-generation type of vehicle that combines the operational capabilities of both helicopters and airplanes, in ...
Riccobene, L., Zanotti, A., Kerho, M., Gianotti, A., Grassi, D., Droandi, G., Savino, A.   +6 more
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Design and optimization of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft: From the Powertrain Perspective

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have recently attracted widespread attention as promising solutions for urban air mobility (UAM), driven by global trends toward urbanization, traffic congestion, and carbon emissions reduction.
Cheng, Zeyu
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An Adaptive Sampling Strategy on Optimal Takeoff Trajectory Prediction of Electric Drones

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforms future transportation systems by alleviating transportation congestion on the ground.
Paramkusham, Dheeraj, Yeh, Shuan Tai, Wang, Jiachen, Du, Xiaosong, Roberts, Nathan, Sisk, Samuel   +5 more
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Method for Defining the Automation Level of an eVTOL

Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management
Optimizing pilot-automation collaboration necessitates early safety assessment of the aircra!, which involves a rigorous examination of potential scenarios.
Sarah Francisca de Souza Borges, Moacyr Machado Cardoso Junior, Diogo Silva Castilho   +2 more
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Electric Aircraft Technology Development Overview Briefing

, 2018
This is a presentation to the NAC Aeronautics Committee providing an overview of electrified aircraft propulsion technology development for the following targeted vehicle classes 1) Single-Aisle Transports, 2) Vertical Takeoff and Landing-Urban Air ...
Esker, Barbara
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EXTENDING THE ENDURANCE OF SMALL, VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS WITH THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAICS

Photovoltaic technology has advanced rapidly since its inception in the 1950s. Thin-film photovoltaics using heterojunction copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) material comprise lightweight, flexible solar cells that are well-suited for integration ...
Ojard, Daniel S.
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Consumer Willingness to Fly on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft

For any novel means of transportation to thrive, its success hinges on the willingness of prospective customers to adopt the new system. To explore consumer willingness to participate in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) by flying on electric vertical takeoff ...
Ison, David
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Generative Adversarial Networks for Dimensionality Reduction in eVTOL Aircraft Takeoff Trajectory Optimization

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft play a key role in urban air mobility (UAM), which aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas. Despite their value, eVTOL aircraft suffer from battery energy consumption, which affects their
Chandrashekhara, K., Khorasani-Gerdehkouhi, Farzaam, Abutunis, Abdulaziz, Du, Xiaosong, Sisk, Samuel   +4 more
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Aerial drones for graft transport - ready for takeoff? [PDF]

Transpl Int
Mesnard B, Scalea JR, Shah JK, Branchereau J.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source