Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have applications in military, reconnaissance, disaster management, communication support, geographical survey and photography among others. Their use in everyday life is increasing. A common shortcoming of UAV is limited endurance. Most UAVs make use of conventional fuel for their propulsion as well as for powering on-board equipment. Relative to the size of these UAVs, the amount of fuel they can carry limits their endurance. Hence, there is a need for alternative ways to enhance their endurance as well to free the environment from pollutants. Sub-Saharan Africa is endowed with abundant solar radiation in which solar-powered UAVs have the potential to achieve optimum flight performance. Therefore, this paper is focused on providing insight on the prospects of using a solar-powered UAV in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve optimum flight performance.
Towards Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Improved Flight Performance
2019-10-01
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Elektronische Ressource
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