Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications
The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone is an innovative technology that offers enhanced operational flexibility by combining vertical take-off and landing capabilities with efficient forward flight, eliminating the need for runways. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of hybrid VTO...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Alexandria Engineering Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016824016867 |
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| Summary: | The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone is an innovative technology that offers enhanced operational flexibility by combining vertical take-off and landing capabilities with efficient forward flight, eliminating the need for runways. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of hybrid VTOL systems, focusing on their application-specific customization, efficiency improvements, and operational benefits. Special attention is given to the unique capabilities of tilt-rotor, tilt-wing, and dual systems for various sectors, including agriculture, surveying, and cargo transportation. By comparing current market offerings, this work aims to guide engineers and decision-makers in selecting optimal UAS platforms. Furthermore, recent advances in autonomous functions, material innovation, and 3D printing applications are also explored. |
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| ISSN: | 1110-0168 |