Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Design, Navigation, and Control

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), focusing on their design, navigation, and control. Students will learn the fundamental principles of UAVs, how to design and build basic drones, and apply advanced control and sensor fusion techniques for effective navigation and stabilization. The course also covers the use of UAVs in various applications like photogrammetry and payload delivery, along with a thorough understanding of the regulatory and ethical issues surrounding drone operations. Undergraduate equivalent: ENGR 4334 .