UAV

Understand the classification, characteristics, and basic components of various types of UAVs. 

2. Describe the aerodynamic principles governing UAV and apply these concepts to estimate analytical parameters. 

3. Apply the knowledge of UAV subsystems to design, assemble, and integrate components of a quadcopter, and perform calibration, tuning, and flight simulation. 

4. Describe the application of UAVs in industrial and engineering application. 

5. Summarize DGCA regulations, certification, and future innovation

Introduction to ttypes of UAV – Characteristics – Fixed Wing – Rotary Wing – Flapping Wing – Basic Parts of UAV – Specifications – Applications – Pay loads of UAV

Basics of Aerodynamics - Lift and Drag – Bernoulli Theories and Equations – Angle of Attack - Peculiarities of Multi-copters – Wing Tip Vortices and Wake Turbulence - Stability – Turning Flight – Stall-weight estimation-CG Calculation-building a model RC aircraft.

Design of Quadcopter – Selection of Sub Systems - Airframe Assembly – Integration of Electronic Systems – Firmware Loading and Parameter Set up - Calibration of Sensors – Tuning - Introduction to Ground Control Station – Flight Simulation – Autonomous Flight Path Planning – Stereo Vision Camera: Working Principle-Testing of Quadcopter-Conceptual Designs of Amphibious UAV - Design Parameters – Subsystems of Amphibious UAV - Selection of Components – Fabrication - Testing of Sub Systems

Need of UAVs for Industrial Applications - Development of UAVs for Powerline Inspection - Telecom Structure Inspection and Radiation Measurement – Bridge and Heritage Structure Inspection – Integration of Sub Systems – Real Time Testing of Developed Amphibious UAV

Drone Categories Based on All-up weight – Type Certification of UAVs - DGCA Rules for UAV Registration, Certification and Pilot Licensing - Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) – Flying Zones – Future Engineering Applications of UAVs-SWARM of UAVs for 3D Mapping using Stereo vision system: Working Principle – Capturing of Point Cloud Data: Indoor and Outdoor Environment – Image Stitching – 3D Mapping.-Obstacle Avoidance.

Austin, R. (2011). Unmanned aircraft systems: UAVS design, development and deployment. John Wiley & Sons.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KqQbXLYKg8xiw6v-pfi1FCM-dGFLaqLy/view?usp=sharing

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