AES 2040 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight and Control

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): AES 1040

Description: Students will be introduced to the principles of flight and control as applied to unmanned aeronautical vehicles (UAVs). Students will receive class lecture plus onsite and field trip learning experiences as applied to the flight and control of UAV vehicles. Topics include principles of flight, mission planning, systems control, and safety of personnel, safety in the operational environment, compliance with regulations and procedures. Human factors analysis with focus on crew resource management is also introduced. Opportunities for applied practicum, including field trip work setting activities are provided.