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Advanced Simulation Overview

Advanced Simulation, provides more reliable and meaningful results through engineering simulation technologies (CAE), including Structural Analysis(FEA) and Fluid Dynamics(CFD). The currently available categories are as follows.

  • Drone Type

  • Drone Usage

  • Simulation Type

  • Testing Type

  • Test Parts

The details of each category are described in more detail below.


1. New Project​

To begin using Advanced Simulation for the first time, go to New Project and review the following information to ensure proper setup for your desired analysis.

1.1. Drone Type​

Figure 1. Drone Type

Select the overall form factor of your drone:

  • Multi Rotor
    Versatile choice with multiple propellers for superior stability.
  • Single Rotor
    Efficient single-rotor system for longer flight durations.
  • Fixed Wing
    Aerodynamically optimized for extended range and endurance.
  • Hybrid VTOL
    Combines vertical takeoff with fixed-wing efficiency.

Each choice tailors your simulation framework to the drone’s flight characteristics.

1.2. Drone Usage​

Figure 1. Drone Usage

Identify the primary application of your drone:

  • Photographic Use
    Focused on aerial imaging, mapping, and precision control.
  • Delivery Purpose
    Equipped for payload transport with autonomous navigation.
  • Military or Specialized
    Tactical or reconnaissance capabilities for advanced missions.

The use case influences load factors, mission duration, and potential aerodynamic challenges.

Figure 3. Simulation Type

1.3. Simulation Type​

Define which analysis you’d like to run:

  • Structural Analysis
    Investigate stress distribution, deflection, and overall integrity under various load conditions.
  • Fluid Dynamics
    Evaluate airflow, lift, drag, and other aerodynamics for optimal flight performance.

You can also combine multiple analysis types to form a multi-physics approach (coming soon).

1.4. Testing Type​

Figure 4. Testing Type

Choose the level of testing:

  • Component Testing
    Zoom in on a single part—like a propeller or wing—to optimize design details.
  • Integration Testing
    Evaluate the complete system’s performance, from powertrain to control surfaces.

This flexibility allows you to isolate individual parts before committing to a full-system analysis.

1.5. Testing Parts​

Figure 5. Testing Parts: Component Testing

Component Testing​

  • Propeller, Wing: Focuses on evaluating the performance of components based on geometry, material selection, and aerodynamic characteristics.

Figure 6. Testing Parts: Integrate Testing

Integration Testing​

  • Aircraft (Integration): Run a comprehensive simulation on the entire drone assembly.

  • Custom Settings(Integration): Handpick the parts or subsystems you want to simulate.

After selecting your parts, proceed to set up material properties, boundary conditions, and other parameters.

1.6. New Project Name and Description​

Figure 7. New Project

Finally, enter project tile and description, and click START A NEW PROJECT.


2. Workbench​

When a project is created or opened, the Workbench screen is displayed. The details of this screen are described below.

2.1. Workbench Overview​

Figure 1. Workbench overview

When a project is created or opened, the Workbench screen is displayed. The details of this screen are described below.

  • 1) Project Name and Workbench Indicator: Displays the name of the currently opened project along with the active workbench.

  • 2) Geometry and Boundary Condition Model Tree: Provides a hierarchical view of the model components, including geometry and boundary conditions. For detailed information, please refer to the documentation specific to the part you intend to design.

  • 3) Toolbar Panel: Provides essential controls for interacting with the 3D viewer. A detailed explanation of the toolbar functions is provided in Section 2.2. Toolbar Panel.

  • 4) Save and User Account: This panel allows users to save their progress and access user account options. It ensures data is not lost and provides access to user-related preferences or login status.

  • 5) Workflow Panel: Offers a guided workflow for CFD/FEA setup through a series of sequential steps. For detailed information, please refer to the documentation specific to the part you intend to design.

2.2 Toolbar Panel​

Figure 2. Toolbar Panel

The Toolbar Panel provides essential tools for controlling the 3D viewer environment. It includes six main categories of functions, each described below:

1) Control: Offers basic interaction modes for navigating the 3D scene.

  • Default: Resets to the default interaction mode.
  • Rotate: Enables view rotation.
  • Pan: Moves the view along the screen plane.
  • FitAll: Fits all visible objects into the viewport.

2) Display: Controls how the geometry is visualized in the 3D view.

  • No: Hides the object.
  • Wireframe: Displays geometry as wireframe lines.
  • Shaded: Displays shaded surfaces.
  • Wireframe + Shaded: Overlays wireframe lines on shaded surfaces.
  • Mesh: Visualizes the underlying mesh structure.

3) Selection: Specifies the type of elements selectable in the viewport.

  • None: Disables selection.
  • Vertex: Enables selection of points or vertices.
  • Edge: Enables selection of edges.
  • Wire: Enables selection of wireframe elements.
  • Face: Enables selection of surface faces.
  • Shell: Enables selection of shell-type geometry.
  • Solid: Enables selection of solid volumes.
  • Body: Enables selection of entire geometric bodies.

4) Projection: Sets the projection mode of the 3D viewer.

  • Orthographic: Uses orthographic projection (no perspective distortion).
  • Perspective: Uses perspective projection (objects appear smaller with distance).

5) More: Provides additional tools for viewer interaction and measurement.

  • Screenshot: Captures a screenshot of the current view.
  • Ruler: Activates a tool to measure distances.
  • Global Coordinate: Displays global coordinate axes.
  • Clipping Plane: Enables slicing the model with a clipping plane.

6) Settings: Adjusts general viewer appearance.

  • Canvas Color: Changes the background color of the viewer.

Access the following link to review the information required to perform your desired analysis.

3.1. Structural Analysis(FEM)​

Component

Integration

3.2. Fluid Dynamics(CFD)​

Component

Integration


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