Unleashing the Potential of Morphing Wings: A Novel Cost Effective Morphing Method for UAV Surfaces, Rear Spar Articulated Wing Camber

The implementation of morphing wing applications in aircraft design has sparked significant interest as it enables the dimensional properties to be modified during flight. By allowing manipulation 2D and 3D parameters on aircraft’s wings, tail surfaces, or fuselage, a variety possibilities have arisen. Two primary schools thought emerged field applications: mechanisms school smart surfaces approach that uses shape-memory materials actuators. Among research this field, Fishbone Active Camber (FishBAC) promising avenue for controlling deflection wing’s trailing edge. This study revisits previous wings FishBAC concept, evaluates current state presents an original process flow includes unique innovative UAV called Stingray within scope study. A novel concept developed UAV, Rear Spar Articulated Wing (RSAWC), employs fishbone-like rib with rear spar articulation cost-effective manner. flight tests RSAWC are presented directly compared conventional wing. Results evaluated based performance, weight, cost, complexity. Semi-empirical data from testing resulted approximately 19% endurance increment. also future directions guide researchers.