Students from MSTU named after N.E. Bauman and REU named after G.V. Plekhanov have developed an innovative "Neva" drone with a wing that changes shape during flight. The development demonstrates high controllability and efficiency in performing complex tasks.
The key feature of the drone is an adaptive wing with a seamless elastic skin made of dual-matrix composite materials based on carbon fiber. This design allows the wing to smoothly change its geometry depending on the flight mode, which increases maneuverability and reduces the weight of the aircraft.
The use of elastic but strong composites has made the wing lighter than traditional counterparts, while maintaining its reliability.
The drone has a take-off weight of 12 kg and is capable of carrying a payload of up to 3 kg. The flight duration reaches 5.5 hours, which favorably distinguishes it from many commercial models.
The drone production technology is in the process of being patented, and the team is simultaneously developing a specialized flight controller and control software.
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