EG 430

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Analysis and Design

In this course, students learn Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) design techniques and apply aeronautical science concepts to UAV design. It brings together most of the aeronautical subjects studied so far and requires the students to demonstrate creativity in the application of these concepts. Topics include: definitions, UAV classifications, design groups, design requirements, mission planning, conceptual design, design procedures, ground system, power system, payloads, propulsion system, ground tests, structural design, automatic flight control systems, guidance systems, navigation systems, launch and recovery systems, manufacturing considerations, design challenges, flight tests, flight software, microcontroller, and design examples. The course includes an UAV design project, with problem sets and lectures devoted to various aspects of the design and analysis of a complete unmanned air vehicle. A major emphasis is on the automatic flight control system; and the autopilot.

Units: 3.0