Description
This book provides a complete overview of the theory, design, and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles. It covers the basics, including definitions, attributes, manned vs. unmanned, design considerations, life cycle costs, architecture, components, air vehicle, payload, communications, data link, and ground control stations. Chapters cover types and civilian roles, sensors and characteristics, alternative power, communications and data links, conceptual design, human machine interface, sense and avoid systems, civil airspace issues and integration efforts, navigation, autonomous control, swarming, and future capabilities.
About the Author
A. R. Jha
Book Information
ISBN 9780367574239
Author A. R. Jha Ph.D
Format Paperback
Page Count 294
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g