Theoretical basis of an ion marker method for monitoring of the UAV external contour in flight

In the paper a radically new way of monitoring the state of the external contour of unmanned aerial vehicle or aircraft in flight was proposed. The theoretical basis of ion marker diagnostic method was presented. The method is based on generation of ion markers and conducting an electrical heterogeneity in the flow zone with its subsequent registration. Interpretation of time amplitude and frequency data gives the possibility to identify moment, place, extent and type of damage to the condition of the unmanned aerial vehicle or aircraft external contour in flight.