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
Flying an unmanned aircraft is therefore based on a number of aerodynamic principles as described earlier in the chapter. However, there are also risks in aerodynamics. For the unmanned aircraft with rotors, there are two potential risks.
Downwash
The downward deflection of air that occurs after a wing profile has broken through the undisturbed airflow is called downwash. Due to the shape and position of the wing profile, downwash will always occur when lift is generated by a wing.