| Description |
xi, 162 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
"The incredible progress made in the field of unmanned aircraft within the last decade have made it possible for almost anyone to build their own UAV in their garage. For many, this is an exciting business proposition in fields from video production to agriculture. However, for beginners and even more experienced hobbyists, it can be a daunting proposition. In this infant industry, reliable and relevant information for construction and programming of unmanned aircraft is scattered across many various sources. Similarly, the industry lacks an established set of standards for the safe and efficient operation of these small unmanned aircraft. The purpose of this book is to compile the most important and relevant of this collective knowledge into a guide for both beginners and the experienced. Inside you will find step-by-step guidance to build, program, test, and fly unmanned aircraft of various types and for various purposes including tips from experienced operators. Also included are detailed schematics and diagrams for the construction of complex systems such as First Person View (FPV) and mapping payloads. Ultimately, you will be able to fly with confidence by following the guidance provided for mission planning, checklists, and safe flight operations contained within. Whether you use it to build your first unmanned aircraft or as a handy reference in the field, this guide is an essential for drone builders, pilots, and operators"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Abbreviations -- Unmanned system components -- Ground systems -- Interface device -- Telemetry transmitter/receiver -- Remote control transmitter -- Payload interface -- Power sources -- Remote control (RC) systems -- Theory of operation -- Configuration -- Selecting a system -- Aircraft systems -- Introduction to airframes -- Electrical system -- Flight controller -- Flight controller sensors -- Telemetry unit -- Maneuvering controls -- Propulsion system -- Imaging sensor payloads -- Selecting components for a multicopter -- Selecting components for an airplane -- Aircraft set up -- Assembly and integration -- Using fastener retention methods -- Using caution with electrical components -- Planning component placement -- Protecting and securing connections -- Wiring and routing -- Vibration mitigation -- Considering upgrades, replacement, and maintenance -- Common info -- Standard RC connections -- Motor and ESC setup -- Multicopter set up -- Airplane set up -- Flight controller fundamentals -- Common flight modes -- Stabilize (fixed and rotor wing) -- Auto (fixed and rotor wing) -- Return to home (RTH) (fixed and rotor wing) -- Land now (fixed and rotor wing) -- Aircraft-specific flight modes -- Augmented rotor-wing control modes -- Augmented fixed-wing control sub-modes -- Flight controller failsafe -- Common failsafe conditions -- Actions -- Failsafe summary -- Regulations -- Recreational use -- Commercial use -- Small UAS registration -- The academy of model aeronautics (AMA) -- Flight testing process -- Multicopter flight testing -- Selecting a suitable test site -- Safety -- Arming and tip over/control checks -- Low hover check -- Hover throttle setting with dummy payload weight -- Pitch and roll PID tuning with dummy payload weight -- Yaw testing with dummy payload weight -- Altitude hold tuning with dummy payload weight -- Maximum horizontal speed setting -- Climb rate settings -- Autonomous test with dummy payload weight -- Failsafe test with dummy payload weight -- Mode checks with dummy payload weight -- Flight test with live payload -- Fixed-wing flight testing -- Selecting a suitable test site -- Safety -- RC flight check with dummy payload -- Configuring the flight controller -- Stabilized flight check with dummy payload -- Autonomous flight check with dummy payload -- Autonomous launch and landing with dummy payload -- Failsafe checks with dummy payload -- Flight test with live payload -- PID loops and tuning -- PID loops -- Tuning process -- Flight operations -- Mission planning -- Fixed-wing commands -- Rotor-wing commands -- General actions -- Developing a checklist -- Power off preflight checks -- Power on procedure -- Power on preflight checks -- Arming and launch -- In flight -- Recovery and shutdown -- Building a field kit. |
| Subject |
Drone aircraft -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Vehicles, Remotely piloted -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Drone aircraft. (OCoLC)fst00898349
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Vehicles, Remotely piloted. (OCoLC)fst01165027
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| ISBN |
9781619544338 (trade pbk.) |
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1619544334 (trade pbk.) |
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