Özet:

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in their early development years, consisted of a relatively small number of components. However, in recent years, with the advancement of technology, they are composed of numerous mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components. The production of these components, especially mechanical and structural elements, involves various techniques and is often costly. Commonly used in UAV manufacturing, conventional production techniques such as mold injection or machining can increase time and cost expenditures. The rapidly evolving 3D printing technology has been increasingly employed in the production of UAV components in recent years. The printing materials used in 3D printing technologies are thermoplastics and their derivatives. These materials are much lighter and easier to process compared to metals commonly used in traditional production. 3D printers are not only used in the printing of UAV components but also in the scaled printing of 3D models obtained from UAV images. In the literature, significant results have been achieved in various studies, particularly in cultural heritage, archaeological research, engineering applications, and natural disaster monitoring. In the context of this study, the utilization of 3D printers in the production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) components and in the generation of imagery outputs obtained through the use of UAVs has been scrutinized. Relevant literature studies have been referenced. Finally, future expectations are delineated.

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