Power Sources for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A State-of-the Art
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Abstract
Over the past few years, there has been an increasing fascination with electric unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) because of their capacity to undertake demanding and perilous missions while also delivering advantages in terms of flexibility, safety, and expenses. These UAVs are revolutionizing various public services, encompassing real-time surveillance, search and rescue operations, wildlife assessments, delivery services, wireless connectivity, and precise farming. To enhance their efficiency and duration, UAVs typically employ a hybrid power system. This system integrates diverse energy sources, such as fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, and supercapacitors. The selection of an appropriate hybrid power arrangement and the implementation of an effective energy management system are crucial for the successful functioning of advanced UAVs. This article specifically concentrates on UAV platforms powered by batteries, incorporating innovative technologies, like in-flight recharging via laser beams and tethering. It provides an all-encompassing and evaluative examination of the current cutting-edge power supply configurations, with the objective of identifying deficiencies, presenting perspectives, and offering recommendations for future consideration in this domain.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Memory and Neural Computing · Advanced Battery Technologies Research · Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), University Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (944751-A), Prime Minister’s Department, MIGHT Partnership Hub, Jalan Impact, Cyberjaya 63000, Selangor, Malaysia
Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence, Faculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
Military Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology, 05-070 Sulejowek, Poland
Department of Computer-Aided Design Systems, Lviv Polytechnic National University, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
Airplanes and Helicopters Division, Air Force Institute of Technology, 01-494 Warszawa, Poland
Funding
The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) · Poznan University of Technology · Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland
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