UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (AAE484)

Introductory Lecture
Department of Aeronautical and
Astronautical Engineering
Kwara State University

January, 2015

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (AAE484)

Introduction
UAV Overview
Classification of UAVs
Areas of Application

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Modelling
Coordinate Frames
Kinematics and Dynamics
Forces and Moments

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UAV Design
UAV Design I
Design and selection; Standards and regulations;

Type Characteristics; Aerodynamics;

UAV Design II
Airframe; Stealth; Payload; Stability and Control;

Communications
Testing and Deployment
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UAV Control Design

Linear Design Model
Autopilot Design
Introduction to Nonlinear Control Methods

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Navigation
Sensors
State Estimation
Trajectory Generation
Navigation

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Introduction to Unmanned Aerial

Vehicles
Department of Aeronautical and
Astronautical Engineering
Kwara State University

January, 2015

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (AAE484)

Lecture Concepts
1. UAV Overview
What is a UAV; What is a UAS;
Why UAV

2. Classification of UAVs
Based on vehicle types
Based on Radius of Action
Based on Operation Type

3. Areas of Application
Civilian
Military
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