Development of design algorithm using MATLAB for flying wing UAVs.

With increasing number of applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in civilian sectors, enthusiasts are finding ways to build their own UAV which can be used for jobs that are too dull, dirty or dangerous for humans. Design of UAVs may vary according to their respective mission and payload requirements. The algorithm asks for the specific requirements of the user such as payload weight & volumetric dimensions, maximum speed at which UAV is supposed to fly etc. The process includes aerodynamic analysis of numerous airfoils and selecting the optimum one, calculating wing-span required with the selected airfoil cross section to attain required lift, reducing drag, maintaining stability of aircraft etc. This process is iterative and can take lot of time. Here arose a need to make this process automatic with the help of computer by developing an algorithm which can save lot of time for the people who have to work from scratch in order to make an UAV. In this research paper an effort is made to establish a computer-based algorithm for design and development of a flying wing UAV using MATLAB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]