The article presents the possibility of using a rotary piston engine, called the Wankel engine, to drive for unmanned aerial vehicles. It describes the principle of engine operation, its advantages and disadvantages. The article specifies the categories of drones to which these engines are dedicated. The author presents the modular Wankel engine of 5-120 hp for unmanned aerial vehicles, manufactured by Advanced Innovative Engeeniering.


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    Title :

    Wankel Engines for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles


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    Publication date :

    2017




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown




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