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Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review

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Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review

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This study examines the effects of materials used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) on flight performance through a comprehensive literature review. The research evaluates the influence of different material types on aerodynamic efficiency, weight, strength, range, and payload capacity. The mechanical and physical properties of commonly used materials such as aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), glass fiber, and Kevlar were compared to analyze their suitability for UAV structures. The findings indicate that composite materials significantly reduce structural weight compared to metal-based materials, thereby improving fuel efficiency, maneuverability, and flight endurance. Thermoset polymers, particularly epoxy resins, are preferred due to their high stiffness, strong fiber adhesion, and chemical stability. Thermoplastics, on the other hand, offer the advantage of recyclability. Carbon and Kevlar fibers are widely used in both military and civilian UAVs for the production of wings and fuselage components due to their high strength-to-weight ratios. Furthermore, composite materials provide notable advantages in terms of corrosion resistance, vibration damping, and design flexibility. In conclusion, appropriate material selection is a critical factor in enhancing UAV performance and sustainability by ensuring an optimal balance between lightness, durability, and aerodynamic efficiency.

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This study was not supported by any institution or organization.

Proje Numarası

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Etik Beyan

This study was conducted solely based on a literature review; therefore, it does not require approval from an ethics committee.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Havacılık Malzemeleri

Bölüm

Derleme

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

15 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

18 Ocak 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kaynar, K., İnan, Y., Çobanoğlu, I., Aktan, M., & Çoban, S. (2026). Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Aerospace Science and Management, 4(1), 24-40. https://doi.org/10.65520/jasam.1842469
AMA
1.Kaynar K, İnan Y, Çobanoğlu I, Aktan M, Çoban S. Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review. JASAM. 2026;4(1):24-40. doi:10.65520/jasam.1842469
Chicago
Kaynar, Kağan, Yusuf İnan, Ilgın Çobanoğlu, Meryem Aktan, ve Sezer Çoban. 2026. “Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Aerospace Science and Management 4 (1): 24-40. https://doi.org/10.65520/jasam.1842469.
EndNote
Kaynar K, İnan Y, Çobanoğlu I, Aktan M, Çoban S (01 Haziran 2026) Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Aerospace Science and Management 4 1 24–40.
IEEE
[1]K. Kaynar, Y. İnan, I. Çobanoğlu, M. Aktan, ve S. Çoban, “Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review”, JASAM, c. 4, sy 1, ss. 24–40, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.65520/jasam.1842469.
ISNAD
Kaynar, Kağan - İnan, Yusuf - Çobanoğlu, Ilgın - Aktan, Meryem - Çoban, Sezer. “Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Aerospace Science and Management 4/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 24-40. https://doi.org/10.65520/jasam.1842469.
JAMA
1.Kaynar K, İnan Y, Çobanoğlu I, Aktan M, Çoban S. Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review. JASAM. 2026;4:24–40.
MLA
Kaynar, Kağan, vd. “Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review”. Journal of Aerospace Science and Management, c. 4, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 24-40, doi:10.65520/jasam.1842469.
Vancouver
1.Kağan Kaynar, Yusuf İnan, Ilgın Çobanoğlu, Meryem Aktan, Sezer Çoban. Effects of Materials Used in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Flight Performance: A Comprehensive Review. JASAM. 01 Haziran 2026;4(1):24-40. doi:10.65520/jasam.1842469

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