Research on the Technological Progress of UAV Transmission Systems

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202602308

Author(s)

Weize Wu

Affiliation(s)

Civil Engineering, School of International Education, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Abstract

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) transmission systems are critical to enhancing performance, reliability, and operational versatility. Recent advances focus on lightweight designs, novel transmission mechanisms (e.g., worm-gear synchronizers, belt drives with elastic couplings), and mechatronic integration to improve power density, control accuracy, and dynamic response. Despite progress, key challenges remain, including aerodynamic interference in multi-rotor configurations, vibration in endurance operations, and sealing in hybrid or amphibious systems. Future development will emphasize intelligent control algorithms-such as sliding mode variable structure control-coupled with global aerodynamic optimization and advanced vibration isolation. These integrated innovations will extend UAV capabilities in autonomy, payload capacity, and environmental adaptability, enabling next-generation applications in precision agriculture, emergency response, geophysical surveying, and cross-domain monitoring.

Keywords

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Transmission System; Technological Progress; Principles; Current Status; Applications; Future Directions

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