Design and Implement of Large-scale Tail-sitter VTOL UAV
Zhixiong Xu, Yixin Hu, Guangwei Wen, Chao Xu, Li Fan
Abstract
We present the design and implementation of a large-scale tail-sitter aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities. The aircraft was designed with an H-shaped configuration and incorporated canards to enhance longitudinal stability. The structural design was optimized to balance mechanical strength and lightweight construction. Furthermore, the actuation system comprised four motors and eight servos, providing the aircraft with high maneuverability. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel tests were conducted to characterize the full envelope aerodynamics of the aircraft. To address the engineering challenges associated with increased scale, we developed a control framework applicable to the entire flight envelope. The performance and reliability of the proposed system were validated by extensive simulation studies and outdoor flight experiments.
BibTeX
@inproceedings{iros2025_designandimpleme,
title = {Design and Implement of Large-scale Tail-sitter VTOL UAV},
author = {Zhixiong Xu and Yixin Hu and Guangwei Wen and Chao Xu and Li Fan},
booktitle = {IROS 2025},
year = {2025}
}