Tongji University UAV
Tongji University UAVs are Chinese UAVs developed by Tongji University, and most of which are experimental UAVs.
| Role | UAV |
|---|---|
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Tongji University |
| Designer | Tongji University |
| First flight | 2013-Oct-19 |
| Introduction | 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | China |
| Number built | 1 |
Foamcore UAV
Foamcore UAV is an experimental UAV developed by a team of Tongji University students led by Professor Mr. Shen Hai-Jun (沈海军), and it is intended to explore the possibility of utilizing foamcore to build a low-cost UAV. Constructed of foamcore, the UAV is in flying wing layout with delta wing. Because foamcore is flimsy, the edges and wing are reinforced with plastic or carbon fiber tubes. Along the center axis of the UAV, there is a 50° V-shaped fold, and it is in this fold where the propulsion system and payload are stored. The UAV is remotely controlled. Specification:[1]
- Length (m): 3
- Wingspan (m): 3
- Weight (kg): 2.5
- Propulsion: electric motor
- Fuel: lithium battery
MAV
Tongji University MAV (Micro air vehicle) is a fixed wing MAV developed in 2013 by a team of students of Tongji University led by Professor Sheng Hai-Jun (沈海军), with size approximately equal to that of a table tennis racket. Tongji University UAV is in conventional layout and during its development, software including AutoCAD and NASA aerodymaic Tunnel software are utilized. What is special about this MAV is that is manufactured by 3D printing, with converted to stereolithography format (STL). Although 3D printing has been widely used in Chinese aviation industry, its application is mainly limited to production of components, and stationary models for both manned and unmanned aircraft not capable of actual flight.. Tongji University MAV is the first application of 3D printing in China to produce an UAV that actually flies.[2]
Pterosaur
Pterosaur (Yi-Long or Yilong, 翼龙) UAV is a bionic UAV developed by a team of students of Tongji University led by Professor Mr. Shen Hai-Jun (沈海军). Pterosaur UAV bears a very close resemblance of a Pterosaur, with a beak of 5 cm. Pterosaur UAV is remotely controlled via 2.4 GHz radio control system, and propulsion is provided by a pair of electrical motors with diameter of 36 mm, with one mounted in the leading edge of each wing respectively. Each electric motor is powered by 11.1 volt lithium battery, and drives a two-blade wooden propeller, and in addition to the U-shaped landing gear that is constructed of carbon fiber tubes, the frame of the entire UAV is also constructed of carbon fiber tube with diameter of 14 mm. Specification:[3]
- Length (m): 2.5
- Wingspan (m): 2.2
- Propulsion: electric moter
- Fuel: lithium batteries