Conceptual multicopter sizing and performance analysis via component database

摘要

We present a conceptual approach for multicopter sizing and performance analysis. Our conceptual approach allows users to choose the multicopter components, and evaluate flight performance of the chosen configuration. Weight model of our approach is induced by regression equations of parameters of multicopter components such as BLDC motor, propeller, battery and airframe. In addition, propulsion model is developed through modification of momentum theory for propeller diameter, pitch, and rotating speed. We try to evaluate multicopter sizing process for performance targets, and find that, there are different ways to maximize endurance time