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.

KOPT1: To know and understand in depth advanced technologies in a specific field of the degree, which constitute the state of the art in the area of study, including emerging trends and recent developments. KOPT2: To interpret scientific and technical information sources to deepen knowledge in a specific area related to engineering and information and communication technologies. SOPT1: To identify, assess their technical feasibility, and apply advanced tools, methodologies, and technological solutions used in the field of the course to develop algorithms or systems that integrate cutting_edge and innovative technologies. SOPT2: To apply analytical and design methodologies to solve advanced problems in the field of the elective course, and evaluate the performance and limitations of different technological approaches, proposing improvements and alternatives COPT1: To conceive and develop projects that integrate advanced knowledge and provide innovative solutions in the field of study.

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

Theory Classes: 0.75 ECTS Practical/Lab. classes: 0.5 ECTS Group Project: 1 ECTS    - Development of a project of systems integration in a UAV Individual Project: 0.75 ECTS The learning activities, methodology and tutoring regime will be organized according to the regulations specified by the university: https://www.uc3m.es/ss/Satellite/UC3MInstitucional/es/ListadoNormativas/1371206706530/Estudios_de_Grado