Demo program - Hyperlight carbon fiber structure for larger unmanned sustainable aicraft

Purpose and goal

The purpose of the project is to produce a hyperlight advanced structure of carbon fiber and carry out tests on this structure at RISE to verify functional and non-functional requirements. This also includes basic analysis of flight technology and overall capability as the aicraft´s structure must be optimized aerodynamically and in terms of center of gravity to reach the performance goals. The goal is to produce a hyperlight carbon fiber hull verified by Forskningsinstitutet RISE which leads to the possibility of producing an aircraft with increased performance.

Expected effects and result

This project lays the foundation for the possibility of producing advanced larger drone systems with world-class performance in Sweden. In order for Sweden to be able to create this domestic capacity for the production of these unmanned systems, it is necessary that support is given to SME agile actors who then have the opportunity to build up experience and competence in this area. Collaboration with research institutes such as RISE is seen as very positive as these possess great experience and competence that has not yet had time to build up within smaller companies.

Planned approach and implementation

The project is broken down into the following activities: 1. Project management and procurement 2. CAD construction 3. CFD Analys 4. Optimization of carbon fiber structure 5. Preparation for manufacturing 6. Manufacture of moulds 7. Manufacturing of composite parts 8. Composition of structure 9. Tests at RISE