Experimental Study to Increase the Autonomy of a UAV by Incorporating Solar Cells
Solar energy is recognized as an alternative to combustion engines to reduce the environmental impact and increase the endurance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This work aims to present a project for a solar UAV to contribute to the mission of the Air Force Academy Research Center and test the...
Main Authors: | João Pedro Sampaio Saloio, Gonçalo Cruz, Vasco Coelho, João Paulo N. Torres, Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Vehicles |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8921/5/4/100 |
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