The manuscript presents the conceptual design phase of an unmanned aerial vehicle, with
the objective of a systems approach towards the integration of a hydrogen fuel-cell system …

The present work aims in providing guidelines for the aerodynamic and performance
optimization of fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that operate in the low-speed …

Recent years have witnessed rapid development and great indignation burgeoning in the
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) field. This growth of UAV-related research contributes to …

The current study presents the layout optimization of a tactical, fixed-wing UAV, during the
early stages of the preliminary design. The reference platform is a Blended-Wing-Body …

The current study presents the aerodynamic design procedure of a tactical UAV, whose
mission is to swiftly deliver several kilograms of cargo and lifesaving supplies at isolated …

The combination of different aerodynamic configurations and propulsion systems, namely,
aero-propulsion, affects flight performance differently. These effects are closely related to …

The current study presents the investigation of the cant angle morphing winglet concept on a
tactical, fixed-wing, Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The …

The current study presents a combination of experimental and computational investigations
of a scaled-down Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) model. The …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are gaining in popularity and sophistication in today's
modern world. UAVs are now available in a wide range of configurations. A UAV's many …

The current work investigates the effect of canard geometric characteristics on the
performance of a lightweight flying wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), capable of both …