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Program of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operatorship

BUAV223

UAV PILOTING AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Course Code
BUAV223
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 1
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand and apply basic knowledge about UAV Flight Planning and Operational Preparation.
  2. Understands and applies UAV Pilotage and Flight Practices.
  3. Understands and applies UAV Operations Management and Emergency Response Practices.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, it aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to carry out the pilotage of unmanned aerial vehicles safely and effectively and to plan and carry out flight operations. Pre-flight preparation and controls, flight/mission planning, assessment of airspace and meteorological conditions, manual and assisted/autonomous flight applications, basic flight maneuvers, take-off and landing procedures, operational risk management, human factors, emergency procedures and post-flight evaluation topics are discussed theoretically and practically within the scope of the course. It is aimed to develop the students' competencies of performing safe flights, operational decision-making and mission management through simulation and real UAV flight applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to UAV flight, different UAV types, operational procedures, mission planning, and examination of basic flight safety rules.
2nd Week Introduction to the multicopter, control system, and ground control station; implementation of operational processes and recording procedures before and after flight.
3rd Week Basic flight modes, use of aviation and orthographic maps, route planning, and execution of flight operations on the planned route.
4th Week Pre-flight evaluation of the operational area; performing safe takeoff, in-flight holding, yaw control, and basic piloting procedures.
5th Week Addressing landing techniques, flight area safety, emergency scenarios, and basic response methods through piloting practices.
6th Week Interpretation of basic meteorological data and reports; performing manual flight and controlled piloting under wind conditions.
7th Week Evaluating the effects of weather and atmospheric conditions on UAV performance and conducting FPV flight preparations in a simulation environment.
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Examination of FPV systems and visual flight principles; implementation of circle, quadrangle, 8-point, and grid route flights under visual flight conditions.
10th Week Examination of flight communication, information broadcasts, collision prevention and situational awareness principles; application of directional protection and turning maneuvers.
11th Week Review of UAV maintenance and safety principles and case studies; conducting controlled piloting practices in confined and narrow spaces.
12th Week Investigation of the effects of human performance, health, fatigue and stress factors on flight safety; implementation of emergency/failsafe applications with roll, pitch and yaw movements.
13th Week Evaluating the effects of operator errors on flight safety; analyzing flight logs, flight records, and piloting performance.
14th Week Holistic implementation of UAV mission planning; pre-flight preparation, mission flight, post-flight operations and evaluation of general pilotage performance.
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Practice 1 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 8 1 8
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 3 3
Performance Practice 1 6 6
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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