Power Sources for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A State-of-the Art

Over the past few years, there has been an increasing fascination with electric unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) because of their capacity to undertake demanding and perilous missions while also delivering advantages in terms of flexibility, safety, and expenses. These UAVs are revolutionizing variou...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2023-11, Vol.13 (21), p.11932
Main Authors: Saravanakumar, Yavinaash Naidu, Sultan, Mohamed Thariq Hameed, Shahar, Farah Syazwani, Giernacki, Wojciech, Łukaszewicz, Andrzej, Nowakowski, Marek, Holovatyy, Andriy, Stępień, Sławomir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Batteries
battery swapping
Drone aircraft
Drones
Efficiency
Emissions
Energy consumption
Energy management systems
Energy storage
Evacuations & rescues
Fuel cell industry
Fuel cells
Ground stations
laser beam inflight charging
Microprocessors
Power supply
Search and rescue operations
Sensors
Social service
Surveillance
tethered UAV
Trends
UAV
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Wildlife rescue
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Summary:Over the past few years, there has been an increasing fascination with electric unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) because of their capacity to undertake demanding and perilous missions while also delivering advantages in terms of flexibility, safety, and expenses. These UAVs are revolutionizing various public services, encompassing real-time surveillance, search and rescue operations, wildlife assessments, delivery services, wireless connectivity, and precise farming. To enhance their efficiency and duration, UAVs typically employ a hybrid power system. This system integrates diverse energy sources, such as fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, and supercapacitors. The selection of an appropriate hybrid power arrangement and the implementation of an effective energy management system are crucial for the successful functioning of advanced UAVs. This article specifically concentrates on UAV platforms powered by batteries, incorporating innovative technologies, like in-flight recharging via laser beams and tethering. It provides an all-encompassing and evaluative examination of the current cutting-edge power supply configurations, with the objective of identifying deficiencies, presenting perspectives, and offering recommendations for future consideration in this domain.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app132111932