Part 1: Fundamentals of Flight Engineering

This part provides an introduction to unmanned aerial systems, that is, drones, including the different types and the engineering behind them. It also introduces the basic terminology that is used in the field of aerial system development and how it is important in deciding the attitude of the system in 3D air space.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Getting Started with UAV and Drone Engineering
  • Chapter 2, Understanding Flight Terminologies and Physics of Motion
  • Chapter 3, Learning and Applying Basic Command and Control Interface
  • Chapter 4, Knowing UAV Systems, Sub-Systems, and Components

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