Design and implementation of experiments on small civilian UAVs in low pressure environments

Fei Zhang; Liang Liu; Tianli Liu; Shaonan Gao; Changming Zhou

doi:10.1117/12.3039911

28 August 2024 Design and implementation of experiments on small civilian UAVs in low pressure environments

Fei Zhang, Liang Liu, Tianli Liu, Shaonan Gao, Changming Zhou

Proceedings Volume 13251, Ninth International Conference on Electromechanical Control Technology and Transportation (ICECTT 2024); 132510P (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3039911
Event: 9th International Conference on Electromechanical Control Technology and Transportation (ICECTT 2024), 2024, Guilin, China

Abstract

In plateau areas with altitudes exceeding 4000 meters, where air density is only 67% of that at sea level, the lift of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) decreases directly by one-third. The output power and thrust of propulsion systems such as engines and propellers, which rely on air density, are significantly reduced. Consequently, UAVs designed for low-altitude regions are unable to operate in plateau areas. This paper proposes a low-pressure experimental method suitable for UAVs operating in plateau environments, addressing the operational scenarios of a specific type of UAV. This method serves as a reference for performance research on UAVs with similar operational environments.

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Fei Zhang, Liang Liu, Tianli Liu, Shaonan Gao, and Changming Zhou "Design and implementation of experiments on small civilian UAVs in low pressure environments", Proc. SPIE 13251, Ninth International Conference on Electromechanical Control Technology and Transportation (ICECTT 2024), 132510P (28 August 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3039911

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