Michael Tree

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Scott Thomson |Brigham Young |Michael Tree

Keywordsflapping flight, micro air vehicles, MAVCollegeIra A. Fulton College of Engineering and TechnologyDepartmentMechanical EngineeringAbstractOperation of existing micro air vehicles (small, unmanned aircraft, with a maximum size of 6 inches or less, also known as MAVs) is difficult in urban areas. Most MAVs use a fixed-wing design that is unsuitable for high maneuverability, thus limiting their potential usefulness.