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Passive Ice Protection Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Applications: A Review.

Lorenzo Facco^1,2, Riccardo Parin², Maria Basso¹

¹Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova and INSTM, Via Marzolo 9, Padova, 35131, Italy.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)

|April 21, 2025

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This review explores passive ice protection coatings for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in icy alpine conditions. It analyzes materials that prevent ice buildup without consuming energy, enhancing flight safety and efficiency.

Keywords:

anti‐icing ice adhesion icephobic coating icephobic surface characterization passive ice protection superhydrophobic

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
Surface Chemistry

Background:

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are valuable for alpine operations but face challenges in icing environments.
Ice accretion on UAVs degrades aerodynamics, risking control loss and failure.
Active de-icing systems are energy-intensive, necessitating alternative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review passive ice protection systems for UAVs from a materials science perspective.
To focus on coatings that mitigate ice formation without external energy input.
To analyze the state-of-the-art in icephobic coatings and their characterization.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive review of material science strategies for designing icephobic surfaces.
Analysis of various icephobic coatings: superhydrophobic surfaces, elastomers, liquid-infused surfaces, gels, polyelectrolytes, sol-gel coatings, and metal-organic frameworks.
Evaluation of characterization techniques (contact angle, hysteresis) and durability assessments (icing/de-icing cycles).

Main Results:

Identified multiple passive icephobic coating strategies and materials.
Detailed the design principles for creating ice-resistant surfaces.
Highlighted the importance of durability and performance metrics for assessing coating effectiveness.

Conclusions:

Passive icephobic coatings offer a promising, energy-efficient alternative for UAVs in icing conditions.
Further research into durable and effective icephobic materials is crucial for reliable aerial operations in cold climates.
The review provides a foundation for selecting and developing advanced ice protection solutions for UAVs.