Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion technology is significantly related to the flight performance of UAVs, which has become one of the most important development directions of aviation. It should be noted that UAVs have three types of propulsion systems, namely the fuel, hybrid fuel-electric, a...
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| description | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion technology is significantly related to the flight performance of UAVs, which has become one of the most important development directions of aviation. It should be noted that UAVs have three types of propulsion systems, namely the fuel, hybrid fuel-electric, and pure electric, respectively. This paper presents and discusses the classification, working principles, characteristics, and critical technologies of these three types of propulsion systems. It is helpful to establish the development framework of the UAV propulsion system and provide the essential information on electric propulsion UAVs. Additionally, future technologies and development, including the high-power density motors, converters, power supplies, are discussed for the electric propulsion UAVs. In the near future, the electric propulsion system would be widely used in UAVs. The high-power density system would become the development trend of electric UAVs. Thus, this review article provides comprehensive views and multiple comparisons of propulsion systems for UAVs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b0e09d702e07484dbbf5823060c7c7a92023-11-23T13:36:24ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-01-0115245510.3390/en15020455Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial VehiclesBowen Zhang0Zaixin Song1Fei Zhao2Chunhua Liu3Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, ChinaShenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaShenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, ChinaUnmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion technology is significantly related to the flight performance of UAVs, which has become one of the most important development directions of aviation. It should be noted that UAVs have three types of propulsion systems, namely the fuel, hybrid fuel-electric, and pure electric, respectively. This paper presents and discusses the classification, working principles, characteristics, and critical technologies of these three types of propulsion systems. It is helpful to establish the development framework of the UAV propulsion system and provide the essential information on electric propulsion UAVs. Additionally, future technologies and development, including the high-power density motors, converters, power supplies, are discussed for the electric propulsion UAVs. In the near future, the electric propulsion system would be widely used in UAVs. The high-power density system would become the development trend of electric UAVs. Thus, this review article provides comprehensive views and multiple comparisons of propulsion systems for UAVs.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/2/455Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)electric aircraftpropulsion systemenginespower supplyelectrified transportation |
| spellingShingle | Bowen Zhang Zaixin Song Fei Zhao Chunhua Liu Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Energies Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) electric aircraft propulsion system engines power supply electrified transportation |
| title | Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| title_full | Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| title_fullStr | Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| title_short | Overview of Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
| title_sort | overview of propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles |
| topic | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) electric aircraft propulsion system engines power supply electrified transportation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/2/455 |
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