Digital Communications Communication Channels and Systems Electronic Systems

- Know the basic structure of unmanned vehicles. - Know the typical architecture of the on-board and ground systems, as well as their fundamental components. - Design the architecture of the systems needed for the fulfillment of a specific mission.

C24_PAE: To apply and adapt technical knowledge and practical skills in the field of telecommunication engineering, participating in problem_solving and the development of solutions in a professional environment. KOPT_1: To know and understand in depth advanced technologies in the specific field of engineering and information and communication technologies, which constitute the state of the art in the area of study, including emerging trends and recent developments. KOPT_2: To interpret sources of scientific and technical information in order to deepen the knowledge of a specific area related to engineering and information and communication technologies. SOPT_1: Identify, assess their technical feasibility and apply advanced technological tools, methodologies and solutions used in the field of engineering and information and communication technologies to develop algorithms or systems integrating innovative and cutting_edge technologies. SOPT_2: Apply analytical and design methodologies to solve advanced problems in the field of engineering and information and communication technologies, and evaluate the performance and limitations of different technological approaches, proposing improvements and alternatives COPT_1: To conceive and develop projects that integrate advanced knowledge and provide innovative solutions in the field of engineering and information and communication technologies.

Unit 1. Introduction to RPAS / UAS (ES) - History - Elements: operating environment, air and ground segments; payload; support and maintenance - Vehicle types and classification - Applications: missions Unit 2. Technologies - Propulsion * Electric: Brushless motors, Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) * Others: piston, turbofan, ... * Propellers - Electric power) * Batteries, Fuel Cells. Systems based on applied electrical energy, internal circuits of drones * Converters (BEC) Unit 3. Communications + Ground Segment: Ground Control Station Communication * Command and Control: RC Controller / Receiver * Telemetry * Data links: connectivity Unit 4. Drone Fundamentals - Configurations: 2/3/4/6/8-copter - Basic flight maneuvers * Performances Guidance and control (Flight Control System) * Autopilots. IMU. GPS * Control software: mission planner Unit 5. Design methodologies: Systems Engineering * V & V: CONOPS, Requirements, Design, Testing Design and manufacturing * Materials. Manufacturing Processes. * Design software * 3D Printing Unit 6. Payload (onboard) * Sensed - Optical (Visible, IR), RADAR, LiDAR, SONAR, Ultrasound * Actuators: gimbals, etc GCS + Processing (onground) * Detection, classification, monitoring. Data Fusion. * Information processing and analysis software Practice 1: Drone Architecture and Components Practice 2: Communications Practice 3: Flight Control Practice 4: Payload printing Practice 5: Software Development Practice 6: Calculation of airplanes: - Configuration software: eCalc - Race Drone vs surveillance Drone exercise Practice 7: GCS and Mission Planning Practice 8: Operation, Flight and Testing - Regulations: operation - Socio-economic impact

Learning Activities: The following learning activities are included: 1) Theoretical and practical classes - 0.86 ECTS 2) Workshops and laboratories - 0.16 ECTS 3) Individual or group work - 1.9 ECTS 4) Final exam - 0.08 ECTS Theory classes will consist of lectures on the blackboard, using transparencies or other audiovisual aids to illustrate specific concepts. These classes will complement the explanations of theoretical concepts with exercises. Through these sessions, students will acquire the basic content of the subject. It is important to note that these classes will require initiative and individual and group work from the student (there will be concepts that they will need to study independently based on specific prompts, particular cases that they will have to develop, etc.). In problem-solving classes, students will receive the corresponding problem statements in advance. The purpose of problem-solving for students is to assimilate the concepts presented in lectures within a more applied context and to self-assess their knowledge. Laboratory sessions consist primarily of demonstrations of the concepts covered in lectures through three approaches: a) Use of standard equipment in autonomous and unmanned systems. b) Information gathering, equipment selection, and design of autonomous and unmanned systems. c) Simulation of signal and data processing techniques in autonomous and unmanned systems. The course instructors hold office hours of two hours per week. Details regarding each instructor's office hours and the classroom/office where these sessions take place will be provided on the Global Classroom platform at the beginning of the semester.