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UAS/Aviation Courses Taught

Indiana State University

UMS 281
UMS 382
UMS 483
UMS 485
UMS 491
AVT 211
AVT 471

Introduction to Unmanned Systems Operations
Mechanics of Unmanned Systems
Sensors and Payloads
Communication and Datalinks for Unmanned Systems
Advanced Unmanned Systems Operations 
Aircraft systems for reciprocating engines
Aviation in Emergency Management

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Purdue University

AT109

AT119

AT209

AT219

AT309

AT319

Unmanned Aerial Systems Design and Construction
Unmanned Aerial Systems Inspection and Repair
Civilian Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems Design, Build, Test
Unmanned Autonomous Aerial Systems 
Unmanned Aerial Systems Applications, Data and Documentation 

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Indiana State University

UMS 281
UMS 382
UMS 483
UMS 485
UMS 491
AVT 211
AVT 471

Introduction to Unmanned Systems Operations
Mechanics of Unmanned Systems
Sensors and Payloads
Communication and Datalinks for Unmanned Systems
Advanced Unmanned Systems Operations 
Aircraft systems for reciprocating engines
Aviation in Emergency Management

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UMS 281: Introduction to Unmanned Systems Operations

  • Course Objectives

    • Understand the different types of unmanned systems and how they are used.

    • Understand critical components, common sensors, and the regulatory environment.

    • A study of the history of unmanned systems development, and how it relates to modern unmanned systems.

    • Build practical UAS operating experience, using UAS simulators and small scale UAVs.

    • Catalogue experience on an electronic portfolio.

UMS 382: Mechanics of Unmanned Systems

  • Course Objectives

    • Understand UMS construction materials and construction practices.

    • Understand the principles of additive manufacturing, and gain experience with the additive manufacturing process.

    • Understand UMS powerplants and electrical systems.

    • Catalogue experience on an electronic portfolio.

  • Semester long lab development project requiring teams to create functional UAVs, leading the students to a better understand construction methods and components used for UAV fabrication.

UMS 483: Sensors and Payloads

  • Course Objectives

    • UAS Communication between sensor and flight controller

    • UAS Sensor operation

    • Digital photography

    • Mission planning for optimal sensor operation

    • Data processing in Pix4D and ArcGIS

    • Catalogue experience in an electronic portfolio

UMS 485: Communications and Datalinks

  • Course Objectives

    • An understanding of the different control methods used in Unmanned Systems

    • Communications and datalink requirements for different missions

    • FCC regulations regarding Unmanned Systems communications

    • Catalogue experience in an electronic portfolio

UMS 491: Advanced Unmanned Systems Operations

  • Course Objectives

    • Build upon previous coursework to gain a deeper understanding of the following

      • UAS field operations​

      • Data Processing

      • Crew based UAS operations

      • UAS Troubleshooting

      • UAS components and assembly

    • Catalogue experience an an electronic portfolio​

AVT 211: Aircraft Systems

  • Course Objectives

    • Understand how reciprocating engines operate

    • Understand required maintenance and inspections required

    • Understand basic electrical principles

    • Understand aircraft electrical systems

    • Understand superchargers and turbochargers

AVT 471: Aviation in Emergency Response

  • Course Objectives

    • Introduce students to the concepts of emergency response

    • Introduce the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

      • Earn NIMS 100 and 200 certificates​

      • Earn IS230, 241, 242, 244

    • Review the role of manned and unmanned aviation in emergency response​

    • Two multi-week tabletop emergency management exercises on the following:

      • Hurricane Response​

      • Wildfire Response

Purdue University

AT109

AT119

AT209

AT219

AT309

AT319

Unmanned Aerial Systems Design and Construction
Unmanned Aerial Systems Inspection and Repair
Civilian Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems Design, Build, Test
Unmanned Autonomous Aerial Systems 
Unmanned Aerial Systems Applications, Data and Documentation 

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AT109: Unmanned Aerial Systems Design and Construction

  • Course Objectives

    • A study of the materials and their properties utilized in aircraft structures and powerplants.

    • The basic processes involved in the design, testing, and utilization of such materials in unmanned vehicles will be discussed.

    • This includes aerospace materials and their properties, computer aided design, engineering drawings, aircraft structural concepts, aircraft design concepts, metallic and composite materials, aircraft loads and stresses, and aerodynamics.

  • Semester long lab development projects requiring teams to create functional UAVs leading the students to a better understand construction methods and components used for UAV fabrication.

AT119: Unmanned Aerial Systems Inspection and Repair

  • Course Objectives

    • Inspection of UAS components and structures as well as airworthy repairs to such components are studied including common metallic and composite materials used in aircraft.

    • This includes the study of design, fabrication, final assembly, and testing as well as inspection of flight control systems, landing gear, fuel systems, wheels, and rotor systems.

    • Nondestructive testing methods used to evaluate the structural integrity of airframes, engines, and components will also be covered.

  • Semester long lab development projects requiring teams to create the following

    • A functional composite UAV as a way of learning the processes and components required for composite aircraft working.

    • Pilots Operating Handbook for vehicle created in AT 109

    • Repair guide for vehicle created in AT 109, following the outline set in AC 43.13-1B.

AT209: Civilian Unmanned Systems

  • Course Objectives

    • The ability to think of UAS data collection in a geospatial manner.

    • The ability to critically think of what type of platform is best suited for the given task/goal, and how best to collect that data with the proper sensor.

    • The fundamental difference between Radio Control aerial platforms, and those that allow the use of autopilot/ground station technology.

    • How to survey Ground Control Points (GCP) using current GPS technology, as well understanding the limits of GCP points.

    • Construction of technical style reports in a web or blog based format.

    • Construction of instructional materials, in both written and video format.

AT219: Unmanned Aerial Systems Design, Build, Test

  • Course Objectives

    • Advanced manual flight maneuvers 

    • Autonomous flight planning and control 

    • Crew based unmanned systems operations 

    • Unmanned systems troubleshooting 

    • Crew resource management in unmanned flight operations. 

    • Multirotor construction 

    • Creation of operating documents to assist with Unmanned flight operations  

    • Research methods and scientific writing skills 

AT309: Unmanned Autonomous Aerial Systems

  • Course Objectives

    • Construction and flight test demonstration of fully autonomous aircraft.

    • System performance will be monitored in real time.

    • Post flight analysis, with system performance evaluation and optimization will be covered.

  • Students integrate an autopilot into custom built quadcopter

  • Students develop skills required for autonomous flight operations

AT319: Unmanned Aerial Systems Applications, Data, and Documentation

  • Course Objectives

    • Focused on applying unmanned aerial technology to specific data gathering missions.

    • Camera types, mounting selection, and control will be demonstrated.

    • Emphasis will be placed on tailoring the flight profile and payload to specific missions.

    • Post flight analysis will be used to determine payload and aircraft system performance.

    • All specifications and procedures will be documented in an industry accepted format.

  • Students are introduced to and develop skills necessary for data collection, management, and processing

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