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Fixed-Wing Drone Design

Introduction
Introduction
Preview
Aircraft Configurations
Preview
Getting Started
Copy the General Sizing Spreadsheet
Overview of the General Sizing Spreadsheet
Getting Access to MachUp
Preview
Introduction to MachUp
Quiz Time
Initial Aircraft Design
Overview of Mission Requirements
Payload and Structure Weight
Main Wing Sizing
Propulsion
Packing Constraints and Other Considerations
Sizing Stabilizing Surfaces
Battery Selection
Assignment: Example Drone Missions
Quiz: Example Drone Missions
Important Trends
Wing Loading
Aspect Ratio
Weight
Battery Capacity
Propulsive Efficiency
Stall Estimation
3D Modeling
Lifting Surface Geometry
Control Surfaces
Fuselage Modeling
Battery Volume
Payload Volume
Exporting STL
Other Objects and STL Files
Assignment: 3D Modeling
Quiz: 3D Modeling
Airfoil Definition and Analysis
Introduction to Airfoils in MachUp
Basics of Using XFOIL for Airfoil Analysis
Formatting Airfoil Data for MachUp
Assignment: Airfoil Analysis
Quiz: Airfoil Analysis
Detailed Design
Forces and Moments
Trim
Aerodynamic Angles
Stability
Non-Dimensional Expressions
The Aerodynamic Center and Pitch Stability
The Aerodynamic Center - A Deeper Dive
Forces and Moments in MachUp
Detailed Wing Design
Using Taper and Twist
Effects of Sweep and Dihedral
Wing Design - A Deeper Dive
Main Wing Mounting Angle
Propeller and Motor Selection
Wrap Up
Congratulations

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Fixed-Wing Drone Design
By: Doug Hunsaker
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