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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been widely adopted in the military world over the last decade and the success of these military applications is increasingly driving efforts to establish unmanned aircraft in nonmilitary roles.Introduction to UAV Systems, 4th edition provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the elements of a complete Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). It addresses the air vehicle, mission planning and control, several types of mission payloads, data links and how they interact with mission performance, and launch and recovery concepts. This book provides enough information to encourage a student to learn more; to provide a specialist with a basic appreciation of the technical issues that drive other parts of the system and interact with their specialty; or to help a program manager understand systemlevel tradeoffs and know what questions to ask.Key features: Comprehensive overview of all elements of a UAS and of how they interact. Introduces the underlying concepts of key subsystems. Emphasizes systemintegration issues and how they relate to subsystem design choices. Practical discussion of issues informed by lessons learned in UAV programs.Introduction to UAV Systems, 4th edition is written both for newcomers to the subject and for experienced members of the UAV community who desire a comprehensive overview at the system level.As well as being a primary text for an introductory course on UAS or a supplementary text in a course that goes into more depth in one of the individual technologies involved in a UAS, this book is a useful overview for practicing engineers, researchers, managers, and consultants interested in UAV systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to UAV Systems'? A: The book provides a comprehensive introduction to all elements of a complete Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), covering air vehicles, mission planning and control, payloads, data links, and launch and recovery concepts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Introduction to UAV Systems'? A: The book is authored by Paul Gerin Fahlstrom.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the UAV field? A: Yes, it is designed for newcomers as well as experienced members of the UAV community, offering a comprehensive overview at the system level.
- Q: How many pages does 'Introduction to UAV Systems' have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 4th edition of 'Introduction to UAV Systems'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What year was 'Introduction to UAV Systems' published? A: It was published on January 1, 2012.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in mint condition.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic courses? A: Yes, it serves as a primary text for introductory courses on UAS and can also be a supplementary text for more in-depth studies.
- Q: What key topics are emphasized in the book? A: The book emphasizes system-integration issues, subsystem design choices, and practical discussions informed by lessons learned from UAV programs.