Grant: Alliance Grants

This collaborative research project aims to enhance the comprehension of flying tethered system and enhance the control of collaborative fixed-wing aircraft with large mass ratio by developing full-scale models and sub-scale models and prototypes. While an initial hover demonstration of the system took place in 2022, substantial work remains before a prototype can effectively execute a complete mission. By contributing to this project, students will engage in a multidisciplinary environment, working alongside of a professor with a unique expertise in Québec and experienced research personnel. The collaboration with esteemed aerospace industry leader, Safran Trusted for D (ST4D, subsidiary of Safran in Montréal), and a local company, Exonetik, will also offer valuable experience. Consequently, this project will serve as a training ground for the next generation of highly skilled engineers, meeting the rising demand for automated and highly-efficient aerospace technologies. This project will contribute to the progress of the industrial partners, ST4D and Exonetik, by developing crucial control laws for the evolution of collaborative tethered airplane technologies with large mass ratio. It aims to enhance comprehension of these systems' capabilities and expand the range of applications for Exonetik technology.