An unmanned gyrocopter is selected as a technology demonstrator to check the feasibility of the ideas discussed in the automated low altitude air delivery (ALAADy) project in 2016. A gyrocopter airframe is chosen, based on experience in the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and manned light aircraft gyrocopters. The specific operations risk assessment (SORA) draft by the joint authorities for rulemaking on unmanned systems (JARUS) served as a basis and guideline for the operational concept. A key aspect of the concept is the choice of flying over sparsely populated areas. Therefor the capability for safe termination of the flight in case of an unexpected failure or other unsafe condition is considered as the main risk mitigation. The development of the demonstrator is characterized by the balance between cost-efficiency, functionality and reliability of hardware and software components. A rapid prototyping approach allows the aircraft to take off as early as possible. Findings from flight tests are leading to the development of several additional features and functions, which illustrates the importance of an agile development. The demonstrator proves to be a capable platform for research on unmanned freight transportation and one of the largest transport drones in civil operation at the time.


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    Titel :

    Design and Flight Testing of a Gyrocopter Drone Technology Demonstrator


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Research Topics in Aerospace


    Beteiligte:
    Dauer, Johann C. (Herausgeber:in) / Lorenz, Sven (Autor:in) / Benders, Sebastian (Autor:in) / Goormann, Lukas (Autor:in) / Bornscheuer, Thorben (Autor:in) / Laubner, Martin (Autor:in) / Pruter, Insa (Autor:in) / Dauer, Johann C. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    03.11.2021


    Format / Umfang :

    59 pages





    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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