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Annotation:
The presented project is focused on the implementation of an alternative propulsion system for unmanned aircraft with vertical take-off and landing, specifically Electric Ducted Fan (EDF) propulsion system. With regard to the evolving density of drone traffic and legislative requirements, both in the EU and overseas, it is necessary to respond to increasing safety risks. These are mainly caused by rotating propellers, which are dangerous for their surroundings, but also for the safety of the device itself. The solution to the described problem could be the use of the above-mentioned EDF. The main advantage of which is the covering of rotating parts, but also, for example, higher performance with smaller dimensions than with an equivalent propeller. However, the mentioned solution has a disadvantage in the form of the need to use thrust vectoring, which is still a very rare solution on unmanned aircraft. In the same way, the control system is completely different from the commonly used ones, so it is necessary to design a new control and regulation system of thrust vectoring. For these purposes, it is necessary to build a completely new concept of test equipment that will allow such a system to be designed for at least one engine. Subsequently, it is necessary to optimize the system for cooperation with multiple propulsion units on a functional prototype of an unmanned aircraft. The outputs of the project would significantly help accelerate the implementation of a new type of propulsion for unmanned aircraft, which would speed up the overall integration of unmanned aircraft into the airspace.
Department:
Year:
2023 - 2024
Program:
Studentská grantová soutěž ČVUT - SGS23/140/OHK2/2T/16
