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MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 This paper presents the design of a symmetrical quad-rotor biplane tail-sitter VTOL UAV (Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) which is composed of four rotors and two symmetrically mounted fixed wings.
Wang Hongyu +5 more
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The Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Marine Mammal Research
Remote Sensing, 2017 Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, are finding applications in several ecological research areas since remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) technology has ceased to be a military prerogative.
Lorenzo Fiori +4 more
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Feasibility of V/STOL concepts for short-haul transport aircraft [PDF]
Feasibility of V/STOL concepts for short-haul transport ...
Fry, B. L., Zabinsky, J. M.
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Control optimization, stabilization and computer algorithms for aircraft applications [PDF]
The analysis and design of complex multivariable reliable control systems are considered. High performance and fault tolerant aircraft systems are the objectives.
Athans, M., Willsky, A. S.
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DronesThe UAV industry has witnessed an unprecedented boom in recent years. Among various kinds of UAV platforms, the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with fixed-wing configurations has received more and more attention due to its flexibility and ...
Luyuhang Duan +5 more
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Motion cue effects on pilot tracking [PDF]
The results of two successive experimental investigations of the effects of motion cues on manual control tracking tasks are reported. The first of these was an IFR single-axis VTOL roll attitude control task.
Ringland, R. F., Stapleford, R. L.
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Saturation Resolving Control AllocationDesign for an Over-actuated VTOL Drone
Havacılık ve Uzay Teknolojileri DergisiVertical take-off landing (VTOL) drones have been widely used in recent years, and many unique configurations have emerged thanks to their design flexibility. Some of these are over-actuated systems.
Emre Can Suiçmez
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Introduction to the arcopter arc wing and the Bertelsen effect for positive pitch stability and control [PDF]
A brief report, offered on a wing design, new in geometry, construction, and flight characteristics. Preliminary wind tunnel data on a three-dimensional model was well as some full-scale man-carrying test results are included.
Bertelsen, W. D.
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Longitudinal aerodynamics of a low-wing lift-fan transport including hover characteristics in and out of ground effect [PDF]
A wind-tunnel investigation was conducted in the Langley V/STOL tunnel to determine the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics of a six-fan, tip-driven (remote) lift-fan VTOL transport throughout transition.
Gentry, G. L., Jr., Hoad, D. R.
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A Flight Evaluation of a VTOL Jet Transport Under Visual and Simulated Instrument Conditions [PDF]
Transition, approach, and vertical landing tests for VTOL transport in terminal ...
Holzhauser, C. A. +3 more
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