Carbon fibre VTOLUAV

A 3-metre wingspan UAV designed and developed within a 3-month time frame. The aircraft was fully modelled in CAD, including its internal components, structural layout, and aerodynamic surfaces. It uses an MH-32 airfoil profile to support efficient flight performance and achieve speeds of up to 72 km/h. The airframe is constructed using 200 gsm carbon fibre, providing a lightweight but strong composite structure. To support manufacturing, matching fibreglass moulds were also designed and produced, allowing the body and wing components to be fabricated accurately. The finished design is able to be fully disassembled by clipping the latches located on the body and the wing making the plane highly portable considering its size. Such a plane has many uses including search and rescue, mapping and carrying a payload over a long distance.