UAS Research Innitiatives
UAV Engine Testing
UAV engine test stand under development
The Energy Systems Lab's UAV team is led by Dr. Chris Hagen, and includes Sean Brown, Agustinus Lawandy, Gertrude Villaverde, and Jonathan Young, in collaboration with Tom Herron of Flagline Consulting and Matt Smith of Hatch Product Development, is investigating Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) using a hybrid powertrain. Their work includes dynamometer engine testing, engine development, UAS aircraft development, and hybrid powertrain development. This research is being conducted at the OSU-Cascades Campus in Bend, OR. For more information please visit the Lab's UAV research page.