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Structural and Manufacturing Considerations for a Research Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Technical Paper
2009-01-3196
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper discusses the various factors that were addressed in the planning process for the design and construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) destined for use as a multirole research aircraft for Clarkson University. Details related to mission requirements, cost, construction materials, manufacturing methods, and regulatory requirements will be discussed. The resulting airframe, structure, manufacturing, and control system plan of action will be laid out. An overview of anticipated FAA regulations will be presented, and the need to design for conformity to said regulations addressed. Emphasis will be placed on design and manufacturing decisions relating to the extensive use of composite materials throughout the aircraft.
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Valyou, D., Dhaniyala, S., Marzocca, P., and Hopke, P., "Structural and Manufacturing Considerations for a Research Unmanned Aerial Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-3196, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-3196.Also In
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