Aerodynamic Analysis of a Low-Speed Tandem-Channel Wing for eVTOL Aircraft Considering Propeller–Wing Interaction by Min Chang, Zhongyuan Zheng, Xiaoxuan Meng, Junqiang Bai, Bo Wang

“…Fixed-wing aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities need a lower speed and a higher lift during transition. …”
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Modeling the Relationships between the Height and Spectrum of Submerged Tufa Barrage Using UAV-Derived Geometric Bathymetry and Digital Orthoimages by Jinchen He, Jiayuan Lin, Yanhao Xu

“…In this study, we used a fixed-wing UAV and a consumer-grade camera to acquire images of the submerged tufa barrage in Lying Dragon Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, China, and estimated the height of the tufa barrage through UAV-based photogrammetric bathymetry. …”
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Life-Cycle Assessment of a Multi-Megawatt Airborne Wind Energy System by Luuk van Hagen, Kristian Petrick, Stefan Wilhelm, Roland Schmehl

“…The selected airborne wind energy system is based on the design of Ampyx Power, using a fixed-wing aircraft that is tethered to a generator on the ground. …”
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Fault Detection and Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control of Multi-UAVs under Actuator Faults, Sensor Faults, and Wind Disturbances by Zhongyu Yang, Mengna Li, Ziquan Yu, Yuehua Cheng, Guili Xu, Youmin Zhang

“…Fault detection (FD) and fault-tolerant cooperative control (FTCC) strategies are proposed in this paper for multiple fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under actuator faults, sensor faults, and wind disturbances. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Load Spectra Recorded During Photogrammetric Missions of Lightweight Uavs in Tailless and Conventional Configurations by Mirosław Rodzewicz, Dominik Głowacki, Jaroslaw Hajduk

“…The purpose of this article is to present the results of the investigation regarding the differences of the load spectra of two unmanned fixed-wing aircraft performing photogrammetry missions: X-8 (flying wing) and PW-ZOOM (conventional configuration). …”
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Features of Invariant Extended Kalman Filter Applied to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Navigation by Nak Yong Ko, Wonkeun Youn, In Ho Choi, Gyeongsub Song, Tae Sik Kim

“…The test used two different types of UAVs: rotary wing and fixed wing. The method uses sensor measurements of the location and velocity from a GPS receiver; the acceleration, angular rate, and magnetic field from a microelectromechanical system-attitude heading reference system (MEMS-AHRS); and the altitude from a barometric sensor. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRIC STOL AIRCRAFT by Courtin, Christopher B., Hansman, R. John

“…One application of this technology is to greatly enhance the short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability of a fixed-wing aircraft. STOL aircraft may have advantages over vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) configurations being considered for urban passenger transport missions due to lower risk associated with the certification process and improved performance or reduced weight due to smaller required propulsion systems. …”
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Eyes in the Sky: Drones Applications in the Built Environment under Climate Change Challenges by Bayomi, Norhan, Fernandez, John E.

“…The paper begins by providing an overview of the different types of drones used in the built environment, including quadcopters, fixed-wing drones, and hybrid models. It explores their capabilities and features, such as high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, and thermal imaging, which enable detailed data acquisition for studying climate change impacts in urban areas. …”
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Design and experimental validation of a robust output feedback control for the coupled dynamics of a micro air vehicle by Harikumar, Kandath., Dhall, Sidhant, Bhat, Seetharama

“…This paper addresses the design and experimental validation of a linear robust static output feedback controller for a 150 mm span fixed wing micro air vehicle (MAV). Severe coupling between longitudinal and lateral dynamics of the MAV lead to the design of a multivariable controller for the combined dynamics. …”
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Ground Stereo Vision-based Navigation for Autonomous Take-off and Landing of UAVs: A Chan-Vese Model Approach by Tang, Dengqing, Hu, Tianjiang, Shen, Lincheng, Zhang, Daibing, Kong, Weiwei, Low, Kin Huat

“…This article aims at flying target detection and localization of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) autonomous take-off and landing within Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments. …”
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Modeling and control of an articulated multibody aircraft by Ogunwa, Titilayo, Abdullah, Ermira, Chahl, Javaan

“…The demonstrated aircraft model was a dragonfly-like fixed-wing aircraft. The control effect of the moving abdomen was comparable to the control surfaces, with lateral abdominal motion substituting for an aerodynamic rudder to achieve coordinated turns. …”

Search and rescue (SAR) operations for the missing Bell 206 Long Ranger helicopter in Sarawak, Malaysia using near real-time airborne hyperspectral imaging system by Jusoff, Kamaruzaman

“…Design/methodology/approach – A Sabah Air GAF Nomad N22B low altitude fixed wing aircraft equipped with an AISA airborne hyperspectral imaging system flew over the steep gradient carved by very narrow valleys, ridges, precipitous escarpments and ravines, extensively covered by thick virgin forest of the highlands. …”
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Digital mapping using low altitude UAV by Ahmad, Anuar

“…In this study, a light weight fixed wing UAV was used as a platform and a high resolution digital camera was used to acquire aerial digital images of the study area. …”

A comparative study of modern UAV platform for topographic mapping by Chaudhry, Muhammad Hamid, Ahmad, Anuar, Gulzar, Qudsia

“…Two different types of UAV surveying platforms used are eBee classic fixed wing (eBee) and DJI Phantom 4 Advanced (P4) multirotor quadcopter. …”

A Nonlinear Robust Sliding Mode Controller with Auxiliary Dynamic System for the Hovering Flight of a Tilt Tri-Rotor UAV by Guang He, Li Yu, Huaping Huang, Xiangke Wang

“…The tilt tri-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has three flight modes: the hover mode, the transition mode, and the fixed-wing mode. Controller design in the hover mode is the premise of realizing stable flight of this kind of UAV. …”
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Novelty Detection Classifiers in Weed Mapping: Silybum marianum Detection on UAV Multispectral Images by Thomas K. Alexandridis, Afroditi Alexandra Tamouridou, Xanthoula Eirini Pantazi, Anastasia L. Lagopodi, Javid Kashefi, Georgios Ovakoglou, Vassilios Polychronos, Dimitrios Moshou

“…A multispectral camera (green-red-NIR) on board a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was employed for obtaining high-resolution images. …”
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Structural Health Monitoring of Helicopter Fuselage by Robert Hudec, Ladislav Janousek, Miroslav Benco, Pavol Makys, Vladimir Wieser, Martina Zachariasova, Matej Pacha, Vladimir Vavrus, Martin Vestenicky

“…The helicopter design is a challenging experience for fatigue concern as it is subjected to a very wide range of low- and high-frequency load cycles per flight, much more than a fixed wing aircraft. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) seems to have capability in helping to reduce the maintenance and operational costs, which are about 25 percent of the direct operating cost of the helicopter, thus playing an important role especially in the case of the ageing helicopters. …”
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The Scientific Operations of Snow Eagle 601 in Antarctica in the Past Five Austral Seasons by Xiangbin Cui, Jamin S. Greenbaum, Shinan Lang, Xi Zhao, Lin Li, Jingxue Guo, Bo Sun

“…The Snow Eagle 601 fixed-wing airborne platform has been deployed by China for Antarctic expeditions since 2015. …”
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Progress and prospects in spatial orientation disorders in rotorcraft pilots by CHANG Tong, CHANG Tong, WANG Xiaocheng, WANG Xiaocheng

“…However, current research on spatial orientation for rotary-wing aviators is still lack, and attention to the field remains in sufficient. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft pilots, the rotary-wing aviators face unique characteristics and challenges in disorders of spatial orientation. …”
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Sidelobe Suppression Techniques for Near-Field Multistatic SAR by George A. J. Price, Chris Moate, Daniel Andre, Peter Yuen

“…Multirotor Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) represent a significant improvement in capability for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging when compared to traditional, fixed-wing, platforms. In particular, a swarm of UAS can generate significant measurement diversity through variation of spatial and frequency collections across an array of sensors. …”
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