Determination of solar UAV design parameters for continuous flight with minimum power consumption by ABC algorithm based

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dc.authoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9317-1196
dc.authoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8663-241X
dc.contributor.authorKekeç, Emin Tugay
dc.contributor.authorKonar, Mehmet
dc.contributor.authorGençağ, Mustafa samet
dc.contributor.authorYıldırım Dalkıran, Fatma
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-26T07:01:27Z
dc.date.available2025-07-26T07:01:27Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentKapadokya Üniversitesi
dc.departmentDiğer
dc.descriptionReceived 4 November 2024 Revised 21 January 2025 27 March 2025 Accepted 30 March 2025
dc.description.abstractPurpose The purpose of this study is to introduce an innovative approach that uses the artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm to optimize the wingspan, aspect ratio (AR) and mass estimation, which constitute the most critical design variables for the low altitude long endurance (LALE) class solar unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Findings Improvements have been made by determining the input parameters with the ABC algorithm-based model in order for the LALE class solar UAV to fly continuously every day with minimum required power. Research limitations/implications In solar UAV designs, wingspan, AR and mass are directly interrelated design variables. In this study, all input parameters are considered equally important for achieving the minimum required power output.
dc.description.abstractDesign/methodology/approach In this study, upper and lower limits are established to encompass the design parameters from prior solar UAV studies. A novel model is proposed to minimize the required power using the ABC algorithm, considering iterative and simultaneous calculations of wingspan, AR and mass. Wingspan, AR and mass are treated as input parameters, with the required power (P_req) designated as the output parameter. The objective is to ascertain the minimum output parameter for the optimal input parameters.
dc.description.abstractPractical implications Artificial intelligence techniques can be used swiftly, simply and effectively to maximize flight endurance, the paramount objective in solar UAV designs. Simulation studies using the ABC algorithm-based model yield satisfactory results. Future technological advancements, such as improvements in battery and solar cell efficiency, will allow for practical predictions of their impact on UAV flight time and endurance.
dc.description.abstractSocial implications The results obtained in this study indicate that the proposed method can serve as a practical tool for solar UAV designers in determining the most critical design parameters.
dc.description.abstractOriginality/value The LALE class provides a novel, fast, solvable and cost-effective model for determining the fundamental design parameters that iteratively change in solar UAV designs, thereby enabling continuous flight with optimal power consumption.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported by Research Fund of Erciyes University Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Unit under Project Number: FDK-2024–13270.
dc.identifier.citationEmin Tugay Kekec, Mehmet Konar, Mustafa Samet Gencag, Fatma Yildirim Dalkiran; Determination of solar UAV design parameters for continuous flight with minimum power consumption by ABC algorithm based. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal 2025;
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-11-2024-0312
dc.identifier.endpage10
dc.identifier.issn1748-8842
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus001514120100001
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-11-2024-0312
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12695/3683
dc.identifier.volume1
dc.identifier.wos001514120100001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.institutionauthormustafa samet
dc.institutionauthoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1530-996X
dc.institutionauthoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3212-1814
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEmerald Publishing Limited
dc.relation.ecFDK-2024–13270
dc.relation.ispartofAircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal
dc.relation.ispartofseries1; 1
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Başka Kurum Yazarı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.titleDetermination of solar UAV design parameters for continuous flight with minimum power consumption by ABC algorithm based
dc.typeArticle

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