Program of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operatorship
BUAV221
AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND UAV MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, FLIGHT OPERATION
Course Code
BUAV221
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Associate Degree
Year of Study
2
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
ECTS
3
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Learn the concepts of Manual Control and Autopilot Control, and understand UAV performance and maneuvers.
Learn the concepts of UAVs and Ground Control Stations, and analyze the effect of UAV payloads on flight.
Understand the importance of UAV Maintenance and Repair
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Description
At the end of this course, students will learn the concepts related to UAV Manual Control and Autopilot Control.
They will learn the importance of basic UAV Maintenance and Repair. They will analyze the effects of payloads on the flight performance. They will analyze also the effects of payloads on UAV maneuverability.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Application of the SHY-7 Directive and national/international regulations in field operations.
2nd Week
UAV physical components, hardware architecture, and assembly control procedures.
3rd Week
Simulation-based applications of control indicators, takeoff and landing commands, and basic aerodynamic maneuvers.
4th Week
Mode-switching applications related to flight mode configuration and the configuration of autonomous system logic.
5th Week
Data link optimization applications between autonomous UAV systems and the Ground Control Station (GCS).
6th Week
Field-based applications of in-flight safety protocols and emergency procedures.
7th Week
Safe flight techniques and basic piloting maneuver applications using remote control.
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM (Simultaneous assessment of theoretical knowledge and practical application competencies).
9th Week
Integration and testing of controllable subsystems (gimbal, data transmission, etc.).
10th Week
Calibration of sensor and actuator systems used in autonomous vehicles.
11th Week
Applications of visual/audio warning systems, precise positioning, and collision avoidance algorithms.
12th Week
Operational applications of decision-making algorithms, camera systems, and image processing procedures.
13th Week
Periodic inspection and preventive maintenance procedures for UAV airframes, mechanical, and avionics systems.
14th Week
Fault detection, software updates, and hardware system repair procedures.
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
