Güneş enerjili sabit kanatlı bir İHA'nın dayanıklılık ve verimin artırılması için etkili faktörlerinin incelenmesi

This research aims to investigate effective factors for enhancing the performance and efficiency of fixed-wing solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The MQ-9 model was selected for analysis. SunPower C60 solar cells were integrated onto the entire wing surface through computer-aided design using SolidWorks. Calculations quantified additional energy harnessed, battery capacity for storage, and improvements in flight endurance and range. Findings reveal that augmenting the MQ-9 wings with high-efficiency photovoltaic cells substantially increased the solar-powered UAV's flight duration by approximately 30%. Conclusions confirm incorporating renewable solar energy enables notable efficiency gains in fixed-wing UAVs. This study paves the path for solar technology integration, moving towards environmentally sustainable aviation systems. Further work should assess cutting-edge solar cells, improved energy storage, extended operational flight times, and broader aerospace applications. In summary, by highlighting the immense potential of solar power in enhancing fixed-wing UAV efficiency. This research advocates solar-powered systems as pioneers for the future of unmanned flight technology.