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Portland State University

Sustainability

2023

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Multicopter Drone Mass Distribution Impacts On Viability, Performance, And Sustainability, Miguel Figliozzi Jan 2023

Multicopter Drone Mass Distribution Impacts On Viability, Performance, And Sustainability, Miguel Figliozzi

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

This short communication highlights the value of drone mass and its distribution, a topic that despite its importance has received scant attention in the rapidly growing drone literature. In particular, the focus is on the impact of mass distribution on drone viability, performance, and sustainability.