06.2 - Flight Dynamics and Control (UAV related)
VERTICAL LANDING OF A FIXED-WING UAV USING THE FLAT SPIN
S. Higashino, Kyushu University, Japan; K. Nakama, Kyushu University, Graduate Student, Japan
This paper proposes a novel vertical landing method using the flat spin of a fixed-wing UAV. It was demonstrated by flight experiments using an all-flying tail and full throttle of a propulsion motor that the pitch attitude and descent rate during the spin is controlled suitable for safe landing.