Towards a Low-Speed and Highly Agile UAV Through a Novel Fuselage Design, Slender Leading-Edge Extensions and the Wake-Ingestion Concept
Presently, there is a strong demand for light, economical, and highly maneuverable UAVs that, when operating independently or in a swarm formation, can replace expensive manned platforms. Such applications include emergency response and firefighting in areas such as canyons or rugged terrain, where the agility of the a...