Overview and Energy Power Analysis of Composite Solar Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Abstract

In this paper, based on the existing research progress and challenges in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), efforts are made to enhance the performance of UAVs in terms of endurance and range by optimizing the energy and power systems. We propose the concept of a composite UAV and further introduce the concept of a solar-powered UAV. The paper outlines the project's design philosophy and innovative aspects, followed by an exploration of potential applications. Energy control calculations are then conducted, leading to the proposal of a gravity energy storage strategy. Then a preliminary flight control scheme is presented. This paper concludes with a conclusion and prospects for future work.