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Implementation of Hybrid Solar/Li-ion Energy System for Quadcopter


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/ireme.v16i7.22174

Abstract


Quadcopter drones are among the most common and widely used drones due to their ability to hover, which is essential in some applications, in addition to their easy control and their high stability to perform mechanical tasks in areas that can only be reached from the air. This work aims to provide a solution to the problem of the flight time of a quadcopter by proposing a model of an alternative energy system composed of a photovoltaic solar panel, which constitutes hybridization energy besides the Lithium-Ion battery. A fuel cell power generation system can be integrated into the proposed source to give additional flight time. Furthermore, each component of the quadcopter has been carefully selected, by taking into account the weight factor, propulsion efficiency, and energy density.
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Quadcopter Drone; Solar Energy; Battery; Flight Time

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