Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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<P><STRONG>Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems</STRONG> is the editors’ response to their unsuccessful search for suitable university-level textbooks on this subject. A collection of contributions from top experts, this book applies the depth of their expertise to identify and survey the fundamentals of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. Written from a nonengineering civilian operational perspective, the book starts by detailing the history of UASs and then explores current technology and what is expected for the future. </P> <P>Covering all facets of UAS elements and operation―including an examination of safety procedures and human factors―this material gives readers a truly complete and practical understanding of what it takes to safely operate UASs for a variety of missions in the National Airspace System. </P> <P><STRONG><EM><U>Topics covered include:</U></EM></STRONG></P> <UL> <P> <LI>The U.S. aviation regulatory system</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Certificate of authorization process</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>UAS for geospatial data</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Automation and autonomy in UAS</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Sensors and payloads</LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P>With helpful end-of-chapter discussion questions, this resource is designed to give beginning university students and other new entrants to the field a comprehensive, easy-to-understand first overview of the field. The book’s broad scope also makes it useful as a foundation for professionals embarking on further study. </P>