Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Fundamentals of Flight Engineering
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Getting Started with UAV and Drone Engineering
Introduction to unmanned systems – unmanned ground, air, and water vehicles
Various unmanned vehicles
History and evolution of drones
Need for an unmanned system
What are unmanned aerial systems?
Types of drones and their relevance to applications
Types of drones and their specifications
System composition of a UAV
Major mechanical and structural components of a drone
Airframe
Avionics systems and subsystems of drones
The propulsion system or drive train of a drone
The power system of drones
Command and control system
Summary
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Understanding Flight Terminologies and the Physics of Motion
Introduction to thrust, weight, lift, ...
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