Research on Materials for Protective Nets and Honeycomb-Cones Shielding Drone Engines from Bird Strikes

Abstract

A bird strike poses a serious threat to aviation safety. Such incidents can cause damage to the aircraft, engine failure, or, in the worst-case scenario, a disaster. Therefore, studying this issue and developing prevention methods is one of the most important tasks in the field of aviation. The Scientific Center of the Georgian Aviation University has developed protective nets and honeycomb-type cone structures to shield the engines of drones and air taxis from bird strikes. Using protective nets to prevent the consequences of such collisions is a critical task. It requires the careful selection of construction materials and testing under both normal and extreme operational conditions.