A commercial-off-the-shelf small unmanned paramotor was analyzed through flight testing, computational aerodynamic simulation, and propulsion system modeling. Conventional flight-test procedures were adjusted to combat platform-specific challenges. Low-order modeling approaches were adapted for the vehicle and aeropropulsive performance characteristics of lift-to-drag ratio, climb rate, and power required for steady flight were verified. Having quantified the effect of wing loading on the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, a process for estimating endurance as a function of payload weight and composition was developed and demonstrated. Results indicated that for the tested vehicle the maximum endurance was consistently found at the maximum manufacturer recommended flight weight.


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    Title :

    Characterization of Aeropropulsive Performance of Small Unmanned Aircraft System Paramotor


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    Publication date :

    2025-07-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper , Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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