Back Pack UAV-Wing Joints

Hi all, my team and I are currently building our own version of a "back pack" or soldier UAV (prototype only of course, no plans for marketing). I'm currently trying to weigh our options in terms of wing joints. That is, we will have a fairly large span and are wondering what some of the different types of joints there are to connect all the segments together while retaining strength and low weight.

Any input would be very much appreciated. And if there is some link that I missed that has already compiled some of these ideas, then a point in the right direction would also be much appreciated.

Thank you!

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Thomas J Coyle III October 3, 2010 at 2:30pm

Carson,

You might want to consider using a light weight carbon fiber wing joiner tube, say 10mm dia, to provide lateral strength from the wing root to mid wing and keep the wings together at root using 3/8" dia rare earth magnets.

Regards,
TCIII

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