Micro aerial vehicle with basic risk of operation.

Area of Science:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Robotics
• Mechanical Engineering

Background:

• Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is rapidly expanding.
• There is a need for low-cost, safe, and easily deployable UAV platforms for research and educational purposes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose and detail the design of a wing-type micro UAV, named Micro-Brosh (basic operation risk self-handled).
• To provide comprehensive documentation for its development, including aerodynamic calculations and flight parameters.
• To validate the prototype's flight capabilities through experimental testing.

Main Methods:

• Architectural design of a micro UAV with wingspan < 0.30 m and weight < 0.150 kg.
• Development of detailed documentation covering lift, thrust, drag, minimum flight velocity, and flight autonomy calculations.
• Experimental validation of the prototype through flight tests.

Main Results:

• Successful design and construction of the Micro-Brosh UAV prototype.
• Demonstrated flight ability through experimental tests.
• Achieved low-cost (< US$ 500) construction and maintenance.

Conclusions:

• The Micro-Brosh platform offers a safe, low-cost, and easily operable solution for micro UAV development.
• The provided documentation serves as a valuable starting point for researchers entering the UAV field.
• The experimental results validate the feasibility and flight capabilities of the proposed design.