Winglet Design for Class I Mini UAV—Aerodynamic and Performance Optimization

The aerodynamic performance of an aircraft can be enhanced by incorporating wingtip devices, or winglets, which primarily reduce lift-induced drag created by wingtip vortices. This study outlines an optimization procedure for implementing winglets on a Class I fixed-wing mini-UAV to maximize aerodyn...

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Main Authors: Eleftherios Nikolaou, Eleftherios Karatzas, Spyridon Kilimtzidis, Vassilis Kostopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/90/1/111
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