Abstract
As wireless networks continue to advance and the need for low-latency
communication links increases, calibrating antennas installed in the
field is essential. In this context, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are
very useful for applications such as UAV-based measurements. Given its
light weight, wide bandwidth makes Printed Log-Periodic antenna (PLPDA)
an ideal solution as UAV probe. Our study examines the performance of a
PLPDA mounted on a UAV. Extensive simulations are performed to determine
the optimal position for the PLPDA on a UAV. Simulations are carried out
in CST Studio Suite 2022 using the time domain Finite Integration
Technique (FIT) with appropriate mesh settings. At the optimized
location PLPDA achieves a -10 dB bandwidth of 6.2 GHz.