A Novel Approach to the Design of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Humanitarian Initiatives

The Project builds on existing research to advance the design of a novel, cargo carrying UAV for commercial and humanitarian purposes. The project will apply adaptable winglet, fuselage aerodynamics, and aircraft controller research to tailless, flex-wing ultralight aircraft with 2-axis control. Such an aircraft will have many advantages over conventional fixed wing aircraft, including mission versatility and low costs. Romaeris developed this overall UAV concept in response to needs articulated by Canada’s First Nation leaders whose isolated communities face extremely high food prices and shortages of building materials and other essential supplies. Such a design will open new commercial avenues for the company and provide a substantial benefit to Canada, a geographically large country with a dispersed population, by providing a new, low cost cargo transportation option for remote areas.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jeremy Laliberté;Jurek Sasiadek;Metin Yaras

Student:

Partner:

Romaeris Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

University:

Carleton University

Program: