Improving the Efficiency of Drones

Vrund Gosai, Old Dominion University

Location

Old Dominion University, Learning Commons at Perry Library, West Foyer

Start Date

4-8-2017 8:30 AM

End Date

4-8-2017 10:00 AM

Description

The research pertains to improving the efficiency of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or commonly referred to as Drones. In addition, the research aims to show the feasibility of smart materials in UAVs. The research is conducted to improve the efficiency, stability and control of a quadcopter using piezoelectric materials. A senior design team from the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department is working on the design and implementation of smart materials to the propellers.

Presentation Type

Poster

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Apr 8th, 8:30 AM Apr 8th, 10:00 AM

Improving the Efficiency of Drones

Old Dominion University, Learning Commons at Perry Library, West Foyer

The research pertains to improving the efficiency of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or commonly referred to as Drones. In addition, the research aims to show the feasibility of smart materials in UAVs. The research is conducted to improve the efficiency, stability and control of a quadcopter using piezoelectric materials. A senior design team from the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department is working on the design and implementation of smart materials to the propellers.