Department of Aerospace 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	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	AE 301 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Lecturing Problem solving Simulation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Osman Nuri Şahin
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Osman Nuri Şahin
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;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Define unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) classes, usage scenarios and design features	1.5			X
LO2	Explain unmanned aerial vehicle subsystems	1.5			X
LO3	Calculate the initial sizes and stability of unmanned aerial vehicles	1.5			X
LO4	Compare configurations of unmanned aerial vehicles	1.5			X
LO5	Evaluate the takeoff and landing methods used in unmanned aerial vehicles.	1.5		X

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.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
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	LO1
2	Unmanned Aircraft Categories	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 2	LO2
3	Initial Unmanned-Aircraft Sizing	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 3	LO3
4	Initial Unmanned-Aircraft Sizing	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 3	LO3
5	Unmanned-Aircraft Geometry and Configurations	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 4	LO4
6	Unmanned-Aircraft Geometry and Configurations	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 4	LO4
7	Characteristics of UAV types	Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVs Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Ch. 4	LO1
8	Ara sınav		-
9	Characteristics of UAV types	Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVs Design, Development, and Deployment, Reg Austin, A John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Ch. 4	LO1
10	UAV Structures	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 7	LO1
11	UAV Structures	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 7	LO1
12	Launch and Recovery	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 11	LO5
13	Launch and Recovery	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 11	LO5
14	Payloads and communication systems	Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach, Jay Gundlach Ch. 12,14	LO2
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	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Project	1	30	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	3	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	-	-	-
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	-	-	-
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	30	30
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	30	30
Final Exam	1	40	40
		Total	100

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO5	LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.