Parametric Investigation of Canards on a Flying Wing UAV Using the Taguchi Method

The current work investigates the effect of canard geometric characteristics on the performance of a lightweight flying wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), capable of both conventional and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) flight. The canards are sized as horizontal stabilizers to enhance the UAV...

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Main Authors: Stavros Kapsalis, Chris Bliamis, Pavlos Kaparos, Pericles Panagiotou, Kyros Yakinthos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/3/264