Design of a Multi-Purpose Vertical Take-Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Berat Taha Çetin

doi:https://doi.org/10.56753/ASREL.2024.2.3

Berat Taha Çetin, Sueda Çelik, Onur Toprak, Cansu Aygün

Year : 2024
Vol : 3
Issue : 2
Page : 113-126

DOI : https://doi.org/10.56753/ASREL.2024.2.3

This study focuses on the conceptual and detailed design of a multi-purpose Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of operating in rugged terrains. Recent advancements in VTOL technology have significantly increased the demand for aircraft with reduced space requirements and versatile capabilities across sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and defense. VTOL aircraft, with their ability to efficiently alter operational payloads, are now used in various applications, including ammunition delivery, agricultural spraying, search and rescue, and firefighting. Thanks to their hybrid configurations, VTOL UAVs provide critical operational advantages, such as the ability to take off and land in confined spaces, hover during operations, and transition into horizontal flight mode. The UAV designed in this study has been optimized for challenging missions with a cruise speed of 20 m/s, a maximum altitude range of 100-500 meters, and a payload capacity of 0.5 kg. Configurable with various mission equipment, the UAV supports operations like data collection, cargo transport, and surveillance. The aerodynamic and structural features, including the NACA 4412 airfoil, inverted V-tail configuration, and modular components, were carefully selected to enhance performance. Analytical tools like XFLR5 and OpenVSP validated the aerodynamic parameters, while SolidWorks was used for modeling. The analyses confirmed that the UAV meets flight stability and performance requirements. This UAV provides a cost-effective, high-performance, and reliable solution for both defense and commercial applications. Its modular design allows easy adaptation to diverse mission scenarios. Ultimately, this study presents innovative approaches to enhance the operational potential of VTOL aircraft and offers practical solutions for various scenarios.

Cite this Article As : Çetin, B. T., Aygün, C., Toprak, O., & Çelik, S. (2024). Design of a multi-purpose vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle. Aerospace Research Letters (ASREL), 3(2), 113-126. https://doi.org/10.56753/ASREL.2024.2.3

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Design of a Multi-Purpose Vertical Take-Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Research Article,
2024, Vol. 3 (2)

Received : 12.11.2024, Accepted : 09.12.2024 , Published Online : 27.12.2024