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Industry Dynamics and Industry 4.0
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Industry Dynamics and Industry 4.0

by Bernardino Quattrociocchi, Mario Calabrese, Francesca Iandolo, Francesco Mercuri
July 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
142 pages
3h 29m
English
Routledge
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3.  A brief history and classification of drones

SUMMARY: 1. A brief history of the drones.2. The classification of the drones.2.1. Fixed-wing drones.2.2. Rotary-wing aircraft (rotorcraft).3. Notes on the structure and functioning of drones.3.1. The structure of drones.3.2. The operation of drones.3.3. The radio control system.3.4. Aircraft engines.3.5. The composition and type of propellers.3.6. Batteries.3.7. Video and photo shooting tools.

1. A brief history of the drones

The history of drones is linked with the history of UAVs. In general, the term “drone” refers to an aircraft that does not have a pilot on board. Drones were originally and primarily used for military purposes. However, the use of drones ...

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ISBN: 9781000770124