| CODE | AET1111 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Advanced UAV Technology and Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EQF/MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is intended for commercial drone pilots and operators who have already completed basic theoretical and practical UAV training, and who want to learn about advanced UAV technology and operations. The study unit includes the following topics: - Advanced, civilian UAV applications (including cargo delivery, BVLOS operations, etc.) - Advanced sensors and systems - Principles of drone photogrammetry - Drone programming and simulation - CONOPS development and safety analysis - Flight operations - Security - Drone design - Drone assembly and maintenance Students will first complete a series of theoretical modules before moving on to practical (flight) training. Study-Unit Aims: - To discuss advanced civilian UAV applications and operations, and their safety and security implications - To provide an in-depth understanding of the science, technology and engineering aspects of advanced UAV operations - To provide hands-on experience with advanced drones, mission payloads and software Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe advanced UAV applications - Explain the technology behind advanced UAV sensors and systems - Describe the underlying scientific principles of drone photogrammetry - Identify operational safety and security risks associated with advanced UAV applications, and explain how they can be mitigated - Discuss fundamental UAV design, assembly and maintenance principles 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Select the most suitable UAV and sensor payload for a particular mission - Develop a CONOPS for an advanced UAV application - Perform a risk assessment - Assemble and fly advanced drones with different payloads and automation modes, in a variety of missions - Demonstrate proficiency in the use of mission planning software and drone mapping software - Demonstrate proficiency in drone programming - Apply appropriate UAV maintenance procedures Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Sharma S., Drone Development from Concept to Flight, 1st edition, 2024, Packt Publishing Ltd. - Hermans K., Mastering Drone Design and Programming: A Comprehensive Guide to Learn Drone Design and Programming, 2023, Cybellium Ltd. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: GVC certificate or A2 CofC. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practicum | ||||||||||||||||||||
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