Tailmounting
Tailmounting refers to the practice of attaching equipment, sensors, or structural components to the tail region of a vehicle, aircraft, or other moving platform. The term is most common in aerospace and marine contexts, where the tail serves as a stable mounting point that minimizes aerodynamic or hydrodynamic interference. Tailmounts can range from simple brackets for nose cameras on drones to complex pylons that carry propulsion units on fixed‑wing aircraft.
The primary advantage of tailmounting is the reduced impact on the vehicle’s center of gravity and the
There are, however, trade‑offs. Mounting heavy or high‑drag equipment on the tail can shift the center of
Tailmounting is also employed in maritime vessels, particularly small boats and catamarans, where accessories such as