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This research aims to optimize the weight of 3D-printed landing gear for UAVs to enhance energy efficiency and flight endurance.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Weight Optimization of 3d Printed Plate Skid Landing Gear for Improved Energy Efficiency in Fixed Wing Uavs

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This research demonstrates improved energy efficiency in fixed-wing UAVs by optimizing landing gear weight.

This research aims to optimize the weight of 3D-printed landing gear for UAVs to enhance energy efficiency and flight endurance.
Integrated topology optimization with additive manufacturing techniques.
Utilized ANSYS Mechanical for finite element analysis and fluid-structure interaction simulations.
Focused on minimizing load-bearing regions while preserving structural integrity.
Achieved a 9.6% weight reduction from 88.28 g to 79.80 g.
Maximum equivalent stress increased negligibly by 0.84%.
Production time reduced by 1.89%.

C. et al. (2025) studied this question.

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