UAS Design

Beginner

Upon completing this course, students will be able to: - Master Aerodynamic Principles for Drones: Explain how aerodynamic principles such as lift, drag, thrust, and weight management apply to drone design; optimize flight performance and efficiency by applying these aerodynamic principles in drone development. - Select and Integrate Materials and Structures: Identify appropriate materials for drone construction, considering strength, weight, and durability trade-offs; design drone structures that effectively accommodate selected materials while meeting design specifications. - Demonstrate Understanding of the Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Processes: Describe additive manufacturing processes relevant to drone design, including fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA); explain the principles of these processes in the context of drone manufacturing. - Apply Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) Principles: Implement DfAM principles to optimize drone designs for weight reduction, part consolidation, and performance enhancement; leverage additive manufacturing capabilities to improve structural geometries and overall design efficiency. - Select Materials for Additive Manufacturing: Evaluate and select appropriate materials for drone components based on their mechanical properties, weight, durability, and compatibility with additive manufacturing processes; justify material choices by assessing their suitability for specific drone parts and functions. - Prototype and Test Drone Designs: Utilize additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping of drone designs, facilitating quick iterations based on testing and feedback; conduct testing protocols specific to drones to evaluate and refine prototypes effectively.

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- Drone Components and Materials: Detailed exploration of drone components, including frame, propulsion system, power supply, control system, and payloads; selection of materials to optimize weight, durability, and performance. - Design for Specific Applications: Approaches to designing drones for specific applications, such as aerial photography, payload delivery, or environmental monitoring; considerations for payload integration, flight range, and durability. - Manufacturing and Assembly Processes: Overview of the manufacturing and assembly processes for drones, including prototyping techniques, mass production challenges, and quality control measures.

- Gundlach, J. (2014). Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach (2nd ed). AIAA Education Series. ISBN: 978-1624102615. - Karakoc, T. H., & Özbek, E. (2024). Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design and Technology. Springer Cham. ISBN: 978-3031453205, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45321-2. - Quan, Q., Dai, X., & Wang, S. (2020). Multicopter Design and Control Practice. Springer Singapore. ISBN: 978-9811531378. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3138-5.

Portfolio tests

English

5

15

2.5

Presentation, group work, discussion, exercises

4

4_3

integrated lecture

Compulsory