Large eddy simulation of a quadcopter in forward flight: aeroloads and wake

This dataset contains model information and results of large eddy simulation of a quadcopter in forward flight. The simulations were performed using the Vortex Particle-Mesh method. The study uses a generic model with a blade and airframe geometry inspired from a DJI drone. One flight condition is considered, with the vehicle at a forward speed of 10 m/s and at a pitch angle of 13 degrees. The results of two cases are available: 1) a simulation of the full model (comprising 4 rotors and the airframe); 2) a simulation of the rotors only (no airframe included).

The data contains a description of the airframe (CAD files), a description of the blades, the resulting aeroloads on the blades and airframe (for each case), the time-resolved velocity and vorticity field in a cross-section of the wake (for each case), and supporting material for the companion article:

D.-G. Caprace, A. Ning, P. Chatelain, G. Winckelmans, Effects of rotor-airframe interaction on the aeromechanics and wakes of a quadcopter in forward flight, 2022