A Review Paper: Design of Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based on Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata Magnificens

Abstract

The magnificent Frigatebird has been investigated extensively in the past because of its extraordinary flying capabilities. Most of its life is spent in the air. Frigate can stay aloft continuously for months. All of these astounding facts about Frigate bird point towards its aerodynamic anatomy and preferred flight mode, Soaring. In this review paper, we summarize the research work done on Frigatebird, its stupendous aerodynamics and flight capabilities. We end the review process by pointing out the latest work in designing a wing based on Frigate’s anatomy and possible work that can be done in this field.

Keywords: Fregata magnificens, soaring, UAV, biomimetic

Cite this Article
Sarvesh Thakur, Vivek Kumar Chaurasia, Vijay Kumar Gupta. A Review Paper: Design of Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based on Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata Magnificens. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2018; 8(2): 40–44p.