Unit 1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
1.1 Terminology
1.2 History
1.3 Classification
1.4 UAV Components
1.5 Autonomy
1.6 Functions
1.7 Market Trends
1.8 Development Considerations
1.9 Applications
1.10 Safety
1.11 Regulation
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 2 Flight Dynamics of UAV
2.1 Fixed-Wing Drone
2.2 Helicopter
2.3 Quadcopter
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 3 Quadcopter
3.1 History
3.2 Applications
3.3 Law
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 4 Satellite Navigation
4.1 Classification
4.2 History and Theory
4.3 Global Navigation Satellite Systems
4.4 Regional Navigation Satellite Systems
4.5 GPS-How It Works?
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 5 Inertial Navigation System
5.1 Overview
5.2 Error
5.3 Inertial Navigation Systems in Detail
5.4 Inertial Measurement Unit
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 6 Optical Flow Sensor
6.1 Overview
6.2 Upgrade the PX4 Flow Sensor's Firmware
6.3 Focusing the Lens
6.4 Connect to the Pixhawk
6.5 Mounting to the Frame
6.6 Enabling the Optical Flow Sensor
6.7 Testing the Sensor
6.8 Calibrating the Sensor
6.9 Range Sensor Check
6.10 Pre-Arm Checks
6.11 First Flight (Copter Only)
6.12 Second Flight (Copter Only)
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 7 How to Build Our Own Multieopter?
7.1 What We Need?
7.2 Frame and Motor Assembly
7.3 ESC Installation and Soldering the Power Distribution Board
7.4 Vibration Damping
7.5 Getting Ready to Fly
7.6 Connect ESCs and Motors
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 8 How to Use Radio Control System
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic Operation
8.3 H/W Setting
8.4 Model Select
8.5 Model Type
8.6 Reverse
8.7 Fail Safe
8.8 End Point
8.9 Throttle Cut
8.10 Dual Rate
8.11 Throttle Curve
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 9 Ground Station
9.1 Desktop GCS
9.2 Tablet/Smartphone GCS
9.3 Mission Planner Overview
9.4 Mission Planning
9.5 Mission Planner Features
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Unit 10 Follow Me to Construct a Helicopter
10.1 Safety Notes
10.2 Equipment Required for Assembly
10.3 Assembly--Take the Case of ALIGH T-REX 500EFL PRO
10.4 Safety Check Before Flying
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Exercises
Unit 11 DJI AGRAS MG- 1 General
11.1 The Introduction of MG-1
11.2 The Installation of MG-1
11.3 Start to UseMG-1
11.4 Smart Operation
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Exercises
Unit 12 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
12.1 Programs
12.2 Events
12.3 AOPA's Mission, Vision and Values
12.4 About IAOPA
12.5 AOPA-China
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Exercises
Unit 13 How Can I Be a Civil Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot?
13.1 What Is a Civil UAS Pilot Job Like?
13.2 Do I Need a License to Be a Civil UAS Pilot?
13.3 How Do I Get a Civil UAS Pilot Certificate?
13.4 Drone Certification for U.S.Commer Drone Pilots
New Words & Phrases
Exercises
Vocabulary
References