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Subject 'Introduction to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)'

Name in Estonian: Sissejuhatus kaugjuhitava õhusõidukiga süsteemidesse (RPAS)

Year:   2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    2022/2023    2023/2024    

State codeTECH.110
Study languageEnglish
Chair
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Non-differentiated assessment

Goal of subject

To give an overview of the usage of different unmanned aerial vehicles. To introduce generic principles of remotely piloted aircraft and its subsystem design.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Student who has passed the subject knows:
1) Correct terms and vocabulary of RPAS;
2) different unmanned aerial vehicles and configurations;
3) components and systems of RPAS;
4) how to design a basic multicopter;
5) laws and rules with reference to RPAS;
6) how to avoid threats and hazards while operating UAV-s.

Subject course description

Overview of commonly used unmanned aerial vehicles, systems and components, configurations and constructions, basic design solutions, legislation and safety.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: ATS*  CNS/TECH*  
2018: ATS*  CNS/TECH*  
* Optional subject
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