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3. Airframe Design

Author : Quan Quan

Published in: Introduction to Multicopter Design and Control

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

When given a multicopter, its configuration and structure come into our sight first, including the shape and size of the airframe, the choice of motors and propellers, and the distribution of the battery and the payload.

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Title: Airframe Design
Author: Quan Quan
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Introduction to Multicopter Design and Control
Print ISBN: 978-981-10-3381-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-3382-7

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3382-7_3