Smart Flapping Wings with a PVDF Sensor to Modify Aerodynamic Performance of a Micro UAV

• Published in: TRANSDUCERS 2007 - 2007 International Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference pp. 1705 - 1708
• Main Authors: Yang, Lung-Jieh, Hsu, Cheng-Kuei, Feng, Chao-Kang, Shih, H.-M., Feng, G.-H., Gao, M.-W.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.06.2007
• Subjects: Aerodynamics; Couplings; Fabrication; flapping wing; Force measurement; Gears; Intelligent sensors; Mechanical sensors; Micro UAV; Micromechanical devices; polyvinylidene fluoride; Skin; Unmanned aerial vehicles

This paper describes a new configuration of flapping wings to study the aerodynamic behavior of a microUAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). The flapping wings are composed of a pure parylene right wing and a PVDF-parylene composite left wing on purpose. The PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) sensor could only...