A registered aerodynamic design for a cropped delta wing configuration applied to Vertical Take-Off and Landing drone systems, optimising lift-to-drag ratio and stability during VTOL transition phases.
The Cropped Delta Wing design is a registered aerodynamic configuration developed for VTOL drone platforms. The design optimises the classic delta wing planform by cropping the leading-edge tips, reducing induced drag during hover-to-forward-flight transitions while maintaining structural rigidity and lift efficiency.
The accompanying research paper documents the aerodynamic analysis, design methodology, and performance evaluation of the cropped delta wing configuration. It covers lift-to-drag optimisation, stability modelling during VTOL transition phases, and structural integrity assessment of the wing geometry.