Basic aerodynamics: lift, drag and propellers

This knowledge unit is in development. Its planned scope and sources are listed below.

Scope

Standard atmosphere, Bernoulli's equation, lift, drag and propeller momentum theory

Key references

  1. Anderson, J. D. (2016). Introduction to flight (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
  2. Quan, Q. (2017). Introduction to multicopter design and control. Springer.

Used in courses

How to cite this page

Drone Institute, Rangsit University. (2026). Basic aerodynamics: lift, drag and propellers. In UAS Technology Knowledge Hub (B.Tech.). https://rsu-drt.pk-research.work/en/kb/new/phys-aero-basics/