Flying At New Speeds: Discovering Optimal Wing Design For An Oblique Wing Search And Rescue Drone.

Overview

A death in search and rescue can happen in minutes, especially in the harsh climate of the North. With oblique wing drones we could lessen that through more speed control and efficiency, both of those being benefits of the oblique wing drone. The oblique wing concept is where a single straight wing can pivot around its center instead of staying perpendicular to the fuselage. This allows it to have the above stated benefits while staying lighter. My project first started with me doing computer simulations using MachUp 5, the results showed that my idea had potential. Then, I moved on to designing a wing for the actual craft that I hope to build completely in the future. The outcome for this project will be to have a working prototype that shows measurable improvements at high speeds similar to a delta wing when rotated to sixty degrees.

Awards (1)

• Selected for CWSF 2026

Competition history

• CWSF 2026 Aerospace

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