A Tailsitter UAV Based on Bioinspired, Tendon-Driven, Shape-Morphing Wings with Aerofoil-Shaped Artificial Feathers
Junbang Liang,Joao Buzzatto,Minas Liarokapis,Junbang Liang,Joao Buzzatto,Minas Liarokapis
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionised various industries, such as agriculture, remote sensing, and infrastructure inspection. To explore new designs and improve UAV flight performance, roboticists are seeking inspiration from nature. In this paper, we present a bioinspired tailsitter UAV utilizing shape-morphing wings with aerofoil-shaped artificial feathers. The design of the UAV is...