A preliminary design study of maintenance and logistic infrastructure for MALE UAS

The present study has the aim of investigate the design of maintenance and logistic infrastructure for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The study is focused on medium altitude and long endurance (MALE) UAV class. This subject has not yet been investigated in detail despite maintenance is quite crucial for aircraft which should to operate continuously even for 24 hours. To perform a conceptual and a preliminary design of these infrastructures several analysis have been carried out firstly to define a realistic maintenance program and secondly to design the maintenance hangar, the related repair shops and tools. Finally, the study is appropriately verified through computer aided design (CAD) tool.