Autors: Serbezov, V. S., Dimitrov S., Rangelov K.
Title: Mobile test stand for evaluation of electric power plants for unmanned aircraft
Keywords: propeller aerodynamic testing

Abstract: The absence of accurate performance data is a common problem with most civilian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) power plant producers. The reasons for this are the small size of most of the manufacturers and the high price of precise wind tunnel testing and computer simulations. To overcome this problem at Dronamics Ltd., with support from the Department of Aeronautics of TU-Sofia, a mobile test stand for evaluation of electric power plants for unmanned aircraft was developed. The stand may be used statically, or may be installed on the roof of an automobile. The measurement system of the stand is based on popular hardware that is used in radio controlled models and in general automation. The verification of the measurement system is performed by comparing static test results with data published by the manufacturer of the tested electric motor. Tests were carried out with 2 different types of propellers and the results were compared with published results for common propellers.

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    MATEC Web of Conferences, vol. 133, 2017, Bulgaria, DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/201713301006

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