Study of the Static Electricity Discharges Impact in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

paper studies the impact of static electricity discharges in an unmanned aerial vehicle. An approach is proposed for predicting the electromagnetic resistance of UAVs under the influence of static electricity discharges. The impact of the discharge of static electricity from the engine blade into the UAV fuselage, which is made of a composite material, is considered. A practical example of predicting the electromagnetic environment in the UAV intrafuselage space under the influence of static electricity discharges and electromagnetic interference in its antenna paths is discussed. The results of the study of the electromagnetic environment in the intra-fuselage space of the UAV show that the strength of the electromagnetic field at the points of calculation reaches quite large values therefore there may be deterioration in the electromagnetic compatibility of the onboard equipment.