Fixed Wing Uav Design

Fixed wing UAV design, drone design

What you'll learn

Design and development and development of full scale fixed wing UAV

Engine and propeller selection

Ansys fluent (CFD analysis)

Catia v5 3D design

Aircraft stability and control

Performance calculation

Open softwares

Requirements

BTech aeronautical

Aerospace engineering

Description

This expert-level course is designed for professionals and advanced students aiming to master the cutting-edge principles of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) design, development, and deployment. The course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications, equipping learners with the knowledge required to design UAVs for various industries such as defense, agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring.Participants will explore in-depth topics, including aerodynamics, propulsion systems .The curriculum emphasizes design optimization for endurance, payload capacity, and stability, along with a focus on regulatory frameworks and safety considerations.Additionally, participants will work with advanced simulation tools and engage in hands-on prototyping, testing, and flight operationsBy the end of the course, students will have the technical proficiency to design custom UAV platforms and the strategic insight to apply them in real-world scenarios.Learning Outcomes: inDesign and optimize UAVs for specific performance criteria.Experience on Different software like catia v5, ansys fluent CFD , XFLR5 stability analysisApply knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in UAV design.Develop custom UAV solutions for commercial, defense, and industrial applications.Prerequisites:A strong background in aerodynamics, mechanical or aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field is recommended. Familiarity with programming, control systems, and simulation tools is also beneficial.

Overview

Section 1: Overview of the course

Lecture 1 Overview of course

Section 2: Introduction to uav

Lecture 2 Introduction to uav and types of uavs

Lecture 3 Application of UAV

Section 3: Fundamentals of UAV

Lecture 4 Introduction to aircraft

Lecture 5 Aero terminology

Section 4: Design of the UAV

Lecture 6 Overview of the mission requirements

Lecture 7 Weight estimation

Lecture 8 Wing sizing

Lecture 9 Airfoil selection

Lecture 10 Airfoil selection using XFLR5

Lecture 11 Fuselage sizing

Lecture 12 Tail design

Section 5: 3D modeling design using CATIA V5

Lecture 13 Wing design using CATIA V5

Lecture 14 Tail design using CATIA V5

Lecture 15 Fuselage design using CATIA V5

Section 6: Wing analysis using XFLR5

Lecture 16 Wing analysis

Section 7: CFD analysis using ansys to estimate drag and lift.

Lecture 17 CFD analysis using ansys fluent

Section 8: Performance of the UAV

Lecture 18 Cruise performance

Lecture 19 Climb performance

Section 9: Power plant selection

Lecture 20 Motor selection, propeller selection and battery sizing

Aeronautical students,Aerospace students,Aeronautical researchers