Stabilization of the vertical take-off of a rigid flying wing for an airborne wind energy system

Abstract Airborne wind energy is an emerging technology that harvests with flight systems connected via a tether to the ground. In project “EnerGlider”, flying wing meant fly fully automated by its own control units. This contribution discusses challenges and trim this during vertical take-off landing under influence of horizontal velocity. High velocities can lead unstable untrimmed states concerning longitudinal motion wing. The paper analyzes design modifications thrust vector elevon area enhance envelope trimmed higher velocities. Besides, force as additional unit considered for strong forces. It demonstrated acting behind center gravity significantly robustness system Moreover, be stabilized control.