Autonomous Parafoil Flaring Control System for eVTOL Aircraft

Reducing landing kinetic energy during emergency landings is critical for minimising occupant injury in eVTOL aircraft. This study presents the development of an autonomous parafoil control system for impact point targeting and flare control. A model predictive controller for a six-degree-of-freedom...

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Published in:	Aerospace
Main Authors:	Stephen Doran, Toufik Souanef, James F. Whidborne
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Subjects:	adaptive guidance eVTOL impact point targeting landing position error landing velocity line of sight
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/2/145