FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

AE 416 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
AE 416
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
  AE 301 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide the basic knowledge on the main design features and subsystems of UAVs, including topics in different engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, electronics, economics, materials, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the main components of the UAV system
  • Define the design features of UAVs
  • Calculate the basic technical requirements of UAVs
  • Describe the characteristic features of different UAV types
  • Compare the deployment of UAV systems in different applications
Course Description Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) course provides important tools in understanding of UAVs. The course is composed of UAV categories, initial UAV sizing, UAV geometry and configurations, characteristic features of different UAV types, structures, payloads, communication systems, launch and recovery systems and propulsion systems.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVs Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Ch. 1
2 Unmanned Aircraft Categories Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 2
3 Initial Unmanned-Aircraft Sizing Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 3
4 Initial Unmanned-Aircraft Sizing Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 3
5 Unmanned-Aircraft Geometry and Configurations Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 4
6 Unmanned-Aircraft Geometry and Configurations Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 4
7 Midterm I
8 Characteristics of UAV types Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVs Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc Ch. 4
9 Characteristics of UAV types Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVs Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc Ch. 4
10 UAV Structures Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 7
11 Midterm II
12 UAV Propulsion Systems Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 8
13 Launch and Recovery Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 11
14 Payloads and communication systems Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 12,14
15 Semester Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach, ISBN10: 1624102611 

Suggested Readings/Materials

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVS Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc., ISBN 978-0-470-05819-0.

SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, Randal W. Beard and Timothy W. Mclain, ISBN 978-0- 691-14921-9

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
4
56
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
30
30
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
26
26
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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