Unit 1: Introduction, Classifications, Applications and Payloads of UAV

Motivation - Types of UAV – Characteristics – Fixed Wing – Rotary Wing – Flapping Wing – Basic Parts of UAV – Specifications – Applications – Payloads of UAV

Unit 2: DGCA Rules, Regulation & Guidelines 

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 - Drone Training Circulars & Certification Scheme of Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Unit 3: Industrial and Future Engineering Applications of UAVs 

Need of UAVs for Industrial Applications - Development of UAVs for Powerline Inspection - Telecom Structure Inspection and Radiation Measurement – Bridge and Heritage Structure Inspection – Collection of Seaweeds using UAV – Future Engineering Applications of UAVs. 

Unit 4: Aerodynamics of UAV

Basics of Aerodynamics – Angle of Attack - Lift and Drag – Bernoulli Theories and Equations - Peculiarities of Multicopters -  Stability – Turning Flight – Stall conditions 

Unit 5: Design, Assembly Processes & Manufacturing Techniques of Quadcopter 

Design of Quadcopter – Selection of Sub Systems - Airframe Assembly – Integration of Electronic Systems 

Unit 6: Ground Testing for Drones 

Introduction to Ground Control Station – Flight Simulation – Autonomous Flight Path Planning – Testing of Quadcopter 

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an aircraft that flies without a human pilot on board. They are also known as drones, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).  

Activity 1: Detailed Case Study Certified and Non-Certified UAS Models in India using DigitalSky Portal 

- 25 % Weightage of ISE Marks

- Due Date: 09 Feb 2025

Key Aspects to Cover

1. Regulatory Framework

2. Role of DigitalSky Portal

3. Certified UAS and Non-Certified UAS

Activity 2: Design a Digital Poster on Industrial and Future Engineering Applications of UAVs 

- 25 % Weightage of ISE Marks

Activity 3: Wind Tunnel Testing of UAV Scaled Models 

- 25 % Weightage of ISE Marks

Activity 4: Hands-on Workshop on Assembly and Flying of a Nano Quadcopter 

- 25 % Weightage of ISE Marks