File:202006 ISAE Supaero Mini-Bee PIR-Report.pdf

The paper discusses the conceptual, structural, and analysis study of a hybrid VTOL device, "Mini-Bee," characterized by its low cost, lightness, and small size. The Mini-Bee is a hybrid vehicle that uses electric motors in conjunction with thermic ones, taking into account the characteristics of a multicopter drone and a helicopter. It has features such as vertical take-off and landing, enabling high mobility as a helicopter and high cruise speed as a multicopter. The paper explains the design and structure of the Mini-Bee, and different parts of the aircraft such as fuel tank and thermal engine, and provides details on the aircraft's performances and characteristics. The paper also discusses the use of lightweight materials in aircraft structures, composite materials, and the evolution of composites in commercial transport aircraft. The paper also mentions the collaboration between universities and their contribution to the Mini-Bee project.