5.1 | The basics of flying
5.2 | Distribution of the four main forces
5.3 | Control surfaces
5.4 | Aerodynamic effects
5.5 | Control
5.6 | Main components
5.7 | Limits
5.8 | Checking the unmanned aircraft
5.9 | Settings of the unmanned aircraft
5.10 | Maintenance
In order to steer an aircraft in various directions and altitudes, the aircraft is equipped with control surfaces. These so-called 'rudders' provide movement around three axes. Moving the aircraft around one of these axes works differently for an aircraft with wings than for an aircraft with a rotor.
5.3.1 Steering surfaces for fixed-wing unmanned aircraft