ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT ON THE FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF AGRICULTURAL DRONES

This article presents an analytical methodology for assessing the impact of agricultural equipment installed on agricultural drones on their flight characteristics. The study analyzes mass and balance, aerodynamic parameters, lift force, minimum flight speed, energy consumption, dynamic stability, and efficiency indicators using a hexacopter-type agricultural drone as an example. The effects of spraying, spreading, monitoring, and specialized technological equipment on aerodynamic drag, power consumption, and flight stability were evaluated using mathematical models. As a result of the research, a comprehensive analytical approach based on the sequence “parameter identification – mass and balance – aerodynamics – speed – power – stability – efficiency – optimization” was proposed.