Introduction to UAV Systems
The latest edition of the leading resource on unmanned aerial vehicle
systems
In the newly revised Fifth Edition of Introduction to UAV Systems, an
expert team of aviators, engineers, and researchers delivers the
fundamentals of UAV systems for both professionals and students in UAV
courses. Suitable for students in Aerospace Engineering programs, as
well as Flight and Aeronautics programs, this new edition now includes
end-of-chapter questions and online instructor ancillaries that make it
an ideal textbook.
As the perfect complement to the author's Design of Unmanned Aerial
Systems, this book includes the history, classes, and missions of UAVs.
It covers fundamental topics, like aerodynamics, stability and control,
propulsion, loads and structures, mission planning, payloads, and
communication systems. Brand-new materials in areas including
autopilots, quadcopters, payloads, and ground control stations highlight
the latest industry technologies.
The authors also discuss:
- A thorough introduction to the history of unmanned aerial vehicles,
including their use in various conflicts, an overview of critical UAV
systems, and the Predator/Reaper
- A comprehensive exploration of the classes and missions of UAVs,
including several examples of UAV systems, like Mini UAVs, UCAVs, and
quadcopters
- Practical discussions of air vehicles, including coverage of topics
like aerodynamics, flight performance, stability, and control
- In-depth examinations of propulsion, loads, structures, mission
planning, control systems, and autonomy
Perfect for professional aeronautical and aerospace engineers, as well
as students and instructors in courses like Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Design and Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems, Introduction to UAV
Systems is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking coverage of the
latest industry advances and technologies in UAV and UAS technology.
