Topology optimization and 3D printing of micro-drone: numerical design with experimental testing

• Main Authors: Yap, Yee Ling, Toh, William, Giam, Anthoni, Yong, Feng Rong, Chan, Keen Ian, Tay, Justin Wei Sheng, Teong, Soo Soon, Lin, Rongming, Ng, Teng Yong
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering; Topology Optimization; Additive Manufacturing
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/165785
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The expanding capabilities and decreasing costs of additive manufacturing have resulted in the increased adoption of micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (micro-UAVs) among professionals and hobbyists. Due to safety regulatory requirements of UAV operations, weight is generally the overriding design featu...