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Cruciform Fin Actuator for UAV Control Surface

Endra Joelianto, K. Muljowidodo, Sapto Adi Nugroho

Abstract


The paper considers a design of cruciform fin actuator for a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The process designs are made up of several stages in order to lead to an optimal design that satisfies the design specifications of the fixed wing UAV.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21535%2FProICIUS.2010.v6.512

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