Final design stage of a UAV

Abstract

The present project is dealing with the finalization of a drone following the master thesis developed the previous years. It starts with a brief introduction of the work performed on the drone throughout the years. A platform is designed in order to carry the camera assembly. Extreme loading cases are test validating the effectiveness of the platform. Static analysis is performed in each case testing the stress distribution. The fabricated main landing gears are to be mounted on the first airframe. That end an L-shaped bracket made from aluminum alloy 7075 serves as the link between the main landing gears and the airframe. The stress distribution of three designs is explored performing static analysis. Later on, visibility is provided to the camera and the internal electronic parts are fixed to position. Finally, the total mass is computed and the longitudinal stability is validated.