Mission-driven preliminary design
Payload, endurance, range, speed, take-off and landing requirements, operating environment, manufacturing constraints and available propulsion technology are translated into a credible aircraft architecture. Preliminary sizing establishes whether the target combination is realistic before large amounts of CAD work are created.
Aerodynamics, stability and performance
The aerodynamic layout can include airfoil selection, wing and tail sizing, lift distribution, CG range, static and dynamic flight-stability analysis, controllability, drag estimation, range, endurance and propulsion-performance calculations. The level of analysis is matched to the technical risk of the project.
CAD, integration and detailed design
Once the main configuration is defined, the aircraft can be developed into complete outer geometry and later into internal structure, subsystem interfaces, payload and avionics packaging, hatches, control linkages, landing gear, propulsion integration and manufacturing-ready assemblies.
Prototype and iteration support
Unconventional aircraft often require iterative development. AVIOX can support build preparation, integration, test planning, evaluation of prototype results, troubleshooting and redesign between static demonstrators, flying prototypes and later configurations.
Relevant configurations & methods
- fixed-wing UAVs
- flying wings
- VTOL aircraft
- multirotors and quadrotors
- electric propeller and EDF propulsion
- FDM, CFRP and hybrid manufacturing
The exact engineering scope depends on aircraft size, mission, maturity and required validation. AVIOX therefore defines each development phase around the information available at that stage.