Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Characterization of Aeropropulsive Performance of Small Unmanned Aircraft System Paramotor. |
| Authors: |
Haefner, Alex C.1, Jones, Thomas L.2, Miller, Simon W.3, Cole, Julia A.4 |
| Source: |
Journal of Aircraft. Jan/Feb2026, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p401-412. 12p. |
| Abstract: |
A commercial-off-the-shelf small unmanned paramotor was analyzed through flight testing, computational aerodynamic simulation, and propulsion system modeling. Conventional flight-test procedures were adjusted to combat platform-specific challenges. Low-order modeling approaches were adapted for the vehicle and aeropropulsive performance characteristics of lift-to-drag ratio, climb rate, and power required for steady flight were verified. Having quantified the effect of wing loading on the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, a process for estimating endurance as a function of payload weight and composition was developed and demonstrated. Results indicated that for the tested vehicle the maximum endurance was consistently found at the maximum manufacturer recommended flight weight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
