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Comprehensive System Identification of Ducted Fan UAVs - Cal Poly

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tunnel testing to study the characteristics <strong>of</strong> the ducted fan at varying propeller speeds.Finally, Figure 1.5 shows the Allied Aerospace i-Star MAV vehicle. Pictured is the 9”diameter vehicle. There is also a bigger cousin with a 29” diameter. Both <strong>of</strong> thesevehicles were used for actuator identification, flight testing, and simulation as part <strong>of</strong>work for DARPA. Figure 1.6 shows a detailed view <strong>of</strong> the MAV.Figure 1.6 – Detailed view <strong>of</strong> 9” MAV DesignThe basic design <strong>of</strong> the ducted fan UAV incorporates a small COTS power plantthat is centered inside a duct. The flow <strong>of</strong> air in the duct is passed over stators for flowstraightening and over vanes which allow actuation to generate moments. Figure 1.7shows the vanes and stators on the bottom <strong>of</strong> the 9” MAV design.- 5 -

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