Title: Optimisation-based development process for small-sized UAS

Authors: David Sziroczák; David Szilágyi; Ármin Fendrik

Addresses: Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1111 Budapest, Stoczek utca 6, Hungary ' Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1111 Budapest, Stoczek utca 6, Hungary ' MouldTech Systems, 8900 Zalaegerszeg, Fuvar utca 7, Hungary

Abstract: This article presents the optimisation-based development process used to develop an advanced configuration BWB UAS within the framework of the Hungarian PIACI-KFI project. The article introduces the project, and the business application-based determination of the design requirements. An overview of past and state-of-the art aircraft design processes is discussed, and the importance of optimisation and process drivers as integral parts of such systems is highlighted. Finally, the design stages of the conceptual level UAS designs are described and discussed. At each stage, the four stages process includes an optimisation process driver as an integral component, generating a large set of potential designs. From the design dataset the Pareto optimal points were identified, and results selected by the project consortium. The outcome of the design process were 2 connected designs: a development prototype under EU Open Category, and the final production version which can achieve the project's business goals.

Keywords: conceptual design; multidisciplinary optimisation; UAS design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSA.2024.136533

International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2024 Vol.10 No.1, pp.1 - 23

Received: 02 Jan 2023
Accepted: 14 Oct 2023
Published online: 05 Feb 2024 *

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