Abstract:This paper proposes to design the ducted-fan singlecopter, a new kind of vertical take off and landing (VTOL) device with promising applications. As its most basic level, the singlecopter is a device features a single propeller that produces thrust and a set of four wings to control navigation and flight maneuvers. In recent years, a growing interest has been clearly shown in both academic researches and industry for aerial platforms, for the purpose of replacing men in dangerous or onerous situations. The sin… Show more
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