Design and Control of Range-Extender-Based Compound-Wing Unmanned VTOL
Abstract
This paper proposes a power architecture for a Compound-Wing Unmanned VTOL to supply power during the hovering state. To enhance the hovering efficiency of the UAV while considering the cruising efficiency, the layout structure of a traditional Compound-Wing Unmanned VTOL is optimized. A high-power-density hybrid-power range-extender using an ICE (internal combustion engine) suitable for the Compound-Wing Unmanned VTOL is designed. The engine electronic control unit (ECU) suitable for the range-extender is presented by using a locally linearized state-space equation and LQR (Linear-Quadratic Regulator). Simulation experiments, ground running tests, and flight tests have been conducted to verify the performance of the Compound-Wing Unmanned VTOL and its power architecture.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies
Aerospace and Aviation Technology
Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Drones
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 163–163
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN