intellcert Academy · Drone Technology and Unmanned Aviation
Drone Design: Airframes, Propulsion, Sensors, Flight Control and Navigation
Selection of multirotor, fixed-wing and hybrid aircraft configurations · Mass, centre of gravity, structures and basic aerodynamic relationships · Sizing propulsion and power systems and estimating flight endurance
Overview
Course contents
Our professional training courses are designed for professionals, specialists, and experts who wish to expand their knowledge in a targeted way.
Contents
- Selection of multirotor, fixed-wing and hybrid aircraft configurations
- Mass, centre of gravity, structures and basic aerodynamic relationships
- Sizing propulsion and power systems and estimating flight endurance
- Selection and integration of payloads and sensors
- Fundamentals of flight control, state estimation and navigation sensors
- Communication links, interfaces and system integration
- Environmental conditions, failure behaviour and design safeguards
- Design exercise: compare technical alternatives for an example mission
Learning objectives
- Compare aircraft configurations against a defined mission
- Estimate key mass, power and energy parameters
- Coordinate sensors, payloads and communication interfaces
- Explain the relationships between physical design, flight control and navigation
- Identify integration risks and the need for additional testing
Target audience
- Design and development engineers
- Mechatronics professionals and technical system integrators
- Technical product managers and prototype development managers
Prerequisites
- Technical fundamentals in mechanics, electrical engineering or mechatronics are required.
- Basic UAS knowledge and an understanding of control engineering are recommended.
Certification requirement
Without certification option
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