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AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal
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Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications

Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2025-05-01
Elsevier
scimago Q1
wos Q1
SJR: 1.037
CiteScore: 12.9
Impact factor: 6.8
ISSN: 11100168, 20902670
Abstract
The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone is an innovative technology that offers enhanced operational flexibility by combining vertical take-off and landing capabilities with efficient forward flight, eliminating the need for runways. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of hybrid VTOL systems, focusing on their application-specific customization, efficiency improvements, and operational benefits. Special attention is given to the unique capabilities of tilt-rotor, tilt-wing, and dual systems for various sectors, including agriculture, surveying, and cargo transportation. By comparing current market offerings, this work aims to guide engineers and decision-makers in selecting optimal UAS platforms. Furthermore, recent advances in autonomous functions, material innovation, and 3D printing applications are also explored.
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Osman M. et al. Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications // AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal. 2025. Vol. 120. pp. 13-49.
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Osman M., Xia Y., Abdulla M., Ahmed A. Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications // AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal. 2025. Vol. 120. pp. 13-49.
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TY - JOUR
DO - 10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.087
UR - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1110016824016867
TI - Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications
T2 - AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal
AU - Osman, Mohammed
AU - Xia, Yuanqing
AU - Abdulla, Mohammed
AU - Ahmed, Azzam
PY - 2025
DA - 2025/05/01
PB - Elsevier
SP - 13-49
VL - 120
SN - 1110-0168
SN - 2090-2670
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@article{2025_Osman,
author = {Mohammed Osman and Yuanqing Xia and Mohammed Abdulla and Azzam Ahmed},
title = {Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications},
journal = {AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {120},
publisher = {Elsevier},
month = {may},
url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1110016824016867},
pages = {13--49},
doi = {10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.087}
}