UAV Composite Crash & Drone Engineering using LS-DYNA

Simulate real drone crash, understand composite failure, and design safer UAV structures used in defense and aerospace industries.
By Nachiket Phadke
20+ years of experience in CAE
Founder – ELENO
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8 to 10 PM
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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How drones fail during crash & landing

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Basics of composite material behavior

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LS-DYNA crash simulation workflow

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Energy absorption & damage interpretation

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Design improvements for safer UAV structures

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

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Real Drone Arm Impact Case Study

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Pre-built Model (No confusion)

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Live Simulation Demonstration

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Damage Visualization & Failure Understanding

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Engineering-Based Design Improvements

WHO THIS IS FOR

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Mechanical Engineering Students

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Aerospace Engineering Students

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EV & Automotive Engineers

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CAE Beginners (LS-DYNA / HyperMesh)

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Engineers aiming for Defense & Aerospace careers

Workshop Structure

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Chapter 1: UAV Crash Physics & Fundamentals

This chapter introduces the fundamentals of UAV crash behavior, including how drones fail during impact, load cases, and energy transfer during landing and crash scenarios.
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Chapter 2: Composite Modeling Basics

Learn the basics of composite materials, laminate stacking, and how composite structures behave differently from metals in impact conditions.
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Chapter 3: LS-DYNA Simulation Setup

Understand how to set up a crash simulation in LS-DYNA, including material models, contact definitions, and boundary conditions.
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Chapter 4: Drone Drop Simulation Execution

Perform a real drone arm drop simulation, including defining drop conditions, running the model, and observing initial results.
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Chapter 5: Progressive Failure & Damage Analysis

Explore how composite materials fail, including fiber and matrix damage, and learn how to interpret failure contours and results.
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Chapter 6: Energy Interpretation & Engineering Insights

Understand internal vs kinetic energy, energy absorption, and how engineers analyze simulation results to make design decisions.
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Chapter 7: Battery Protection & Design Improvement

Learn how to improve drone safety by modifying laminate stacking, adding cushioning, and redesigning structures to reduce damage.

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Chapter 8: Redesign Simulation & Final Insights

Apply design changes, re-run simulations, and compare results to understand how engineering improvements impact performance.

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Instructed by
 Mr. Nachiket Phadke

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Industry insights from 20+ years of CAE experience
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Learn real applications of EV simulation engineering
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Understand how CAE engineers work in automotive companies
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Career guidance for Mechanical & Automotive engineers
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Introduction to tools used in EV product development
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ABOUT ELENO 

ELENO Engineering Learning Center is dedicated to developing industry-ready CAE simulation engineers. Our programs focus on practical, hands-on learning that reflects how simulation is actually used in real engineering environments.

Engineers at ELENO gain experience through industry-oriented CAE training, real engineering simulation projects, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Along with technical learning, we also provide career guidance and placement support to help engineers transition into high-demand roles.

Our mission is to help engineers build successful careers in Automotive Engineering, Electric Vehicle Development, CAE Simulation, Aerospace, and Defense industries.

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