This paper presents an estimate of the drag polar of the complete configuration of fixed-wing UAV using equivalent skin friction coefficient accounts for light aircraft derived for similar categories. Coefficients are derived from an aerodynamic analysis of UAV used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and artillery support in various civilian and military operations. The UAV’s parasitic drag is significantly influenced by the presence of miscellaneous components like nonretractable landing gears, motors and propellers on the tail-boom section or gimbal. These components are responsible for more than half of an UAV’s total parasitic drag. This calculation is used for the initial sizing of the UAV for a surveillance or reconnaissance mission.


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    Title :

    Preliminary Full Configuration Drag Estimation of Fixed-Wing UAV Using Analytical Aerodynamics


    Additional title:

    Sustainable aviat.



    Conference:

    International Symposium on Aviation Technology, MRO, and Operations ; 2022 ; Belgrade, Serbia September 14, 2022 - September 16, 2022



    Publication date :

    2023-11-23


    Size :

    6 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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