Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ФИЗИКА-МАТЕМАТИКА (Physics-Mathematics), cilt.83, sa.1, ss.1-13, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study examines the solid-state approach, which is gaining increasing importance in aviation technologies, within the framework of a new system design paradigm. The solid-state concept is based on the realization of fundamental functions such as propulsion, sensing, steering, and communication using electronic, electromagnetic, and semiconductor-based structures without relying on moving and mechanical components. This approach offers significant advantages, particularly in eliminating mechanical wear, reducing maintenance requirements, extending system lifespan, and minimizing acoustic and electromagnetic signatures. In this study, the architectures of traditional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are first examined, and the vibration, noise, energy loss, and failure risks caused by their reliance on rotating propellers, brushless DC motors, servo-controlled aerodynamic surfaces, and mechanically scanned LiDAR or radar systems are evaluated. Considering these issues, alternative solutions offered by solid-state based drone systems are assessed. In this context, electroaerodynamic (EAD) propulsion systems are considered as an innovative approach that provides thrust generation without rotating parts, based on the principle of accelerating ionized airflows through electric fields. Similarly, solid-state LiDAR technologies, which do not require mechanical scanning, offer high-precision three-dimensional sensing capabilities using semiconductor-based light steering methods. In the field of communication and sensing, phased array antennas provide directional and adaptive communication without the need for moving parts, thanks to their electronic beam steering capabilities. In conclusion, it has been shown that the holistic solid-state approach enables the development of quiet, reliable, and low-maintenance aerial platforms, as well as paving the way for next-generation applications such as micro and nano-scale aerial vehicles, indoor operations, and swarm-based autonomous systems.