Introduction to UAS

Topic 1A: UAS Basics

Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems

Outline

• overview of UAS technology, system’s classifications
• UAS components and operations
• UAS applications
• in class demonstration of selected systems

Lecture

• Lecture Slides: Introduction to UAS
• Lecture Recording: Fall 2024 (NCSU Only)
• Past Videos (2017)
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Part 4
  • Part 5
  • Part 6

Supplemental materials

Systems

Fixed wing

• senseFly
• eBee Classic
• eBee Plus
• eBee SQ

Rotary wing

• ZX5 by Trimble
• Inspire 2 by DJI
• Mavic 2 by DJI
• Phantom 4 Pro by DJI

Assignment

• UAS: systems and applications

Homework

Prepare presentation about UAS relevant to your research or interests, describe its technical specifications, main applications and a case study. (Assignment 1A)