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Extractor X — Autonomous Tilt Rotor UAV

Joshua Jang En Chao

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore

https://doi.org/10.1142/S2301385013400025Cited by:4 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

This paper looks into conceptualization, implementation and validation of the potential role that hybrid quad tilt rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) may undertake in the near future, especially so in military applications. A tilt rotor is designed, built and analyzed with wind tunnel data, theoretical calculations and flight log data. In addition, the paper will discuss the flight mechanics involved during its transition from hover to forward flight. As the tandem wing tilt rotor encompasses two unconventional designs, numerous mathematical models were developed in the design of the UAV.

This paper was recommended for publication in its revised form by Guest Editor, Stephen D. Prior.

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