An altitude control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a compressor assembly defining a plenum therein, a passive valve assembly coupled to a first portion of the compressor assembly and in fluid communication with the plenum, and an active valve assembly coupled to a second portion of the compressor assembly and in fluid communication with the plenum. A method of controlling an altitude of an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle are also provided.
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR BASED ALTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE WITH ACTIVE VALVE SYSTEM
2020-03-19
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