AES 2040Unmanned Sys Flight & Cntrl

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Prerequisite(s): AES 1040 Students will be introduced to the principles of flight and control as applied to unmanned aeronautical vehicles (UAVs). Students will receive class lecture plus on onsite and field trip learning experiences as applied to the flight and control of UAV vehicles. Topics include principles of flight, mission planning, systems control, and safety of personnel, safety in the operational environment, compliance with regulations and procedures. Human factors analysis with focus on crew resource management is also introduced. Opportunities for applied practicum, including field trip work setting activities are provided.