The Droner's Manual: A Guide to the Responsible Operation of Small Uncrewed Aircraft
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The Droner's Manual: A Guide to the Responsible Operation of Small Uncrewed Aircraft
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Overview
A Guide to the Responsible Operation of Small Uncrewed Aircraft, The incredible advancements in the field of uncrewed aircraft over the last decade have made it possible for almost anyone to build and operate their own drone, creating exciting business opportunities in numerous fields ranging from video production to agriculture. However, many beginners and even more experienced hobbyists find these ventures daunting because reliable information for construction and programming of uncrewed aircraft is often scattered across various sources, and the industry is still establishing standards for safe and efficient operation of UAVs. The Droner's Manual compiles the most important and relevant knowledge into a guide for both beginner and experienced operators. With his expertise as a UAV operator for government, industry, and hobby uses, author Kevin Jenkins offers step-by-step guidance to build, program, test, and fly multicopter, fixed-wing, and hybrid airframe aircraft for a variety of purposes. This comprehensive manual covers uncrewed system components, aircraft set up, flight controller fundamentals and failsafe features, the flight-testing process, and flight operations. The second edition incorporates regulation exceptions for recreational flying and introduces The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), as well as offering new and updated information on smart batteries, solving GPS complications, drone photography, remote identification requirements, and the concepts of PID tuning. More than 70 illustrations provide detailed schematics and diagrams for the construction of complex systems such as first-person view (FPV) and imaging payloads. You will fly with confidence applying this book's direction on mission planning, checklists, and safe flight operations. Whether you use it to build your first unmanned aircraft or as a handy reference in the field, The Droner's Manual is essential for drone builders, pilots, and operators.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644252673 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 01/31/2023 |
| Edition description: | Second Edition |
| Pages: | 184 |
| Sales rank: | 904,802 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.25(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
About the Author viii
Introduction ix
Abbreviations xi
Chapter 1 Uncrewed System Components 1
Ground Systems 2
Interface Device 2
Telemetry Transceiver (TX/RX) 3
Remote-Control Transmitter (RC TX) 3
Payload Interface 4
Power Sources 4
Remote-Control (RC) Systems 5
Theory of Operation 5
Configuration 7
Selecting a System 9
Aircraft Systems 11
Introduction to Airframes 11
Electrical System 35
Flight Controller 42
Flight Controller Sensors 44
Telemetry Unit 49
Maneuvering Controls 49
Propulsion Systems 55
Imaging Sensor Payloads 58
Selecting Components for a Multicopter 69
Selecting Components for an Airplane 71
Chapter 2 Aircraft Set Up 73
Assembly and Integration 74
Fastener Retention Methods 74
Using Caution with Electrical Components 74
Planning Component Placement 75
Protecting and Securing Connections 76
Wiring and Routing 76
Vibration Mitigation 77
Upgrades, Replacement, and Maintenance 78
Information Common to Multicopters and Airplanes 78
Standard RC Connections 78
Motor and ESC Set Up 79
Multicopter Set Up 83
Before Powering On 83
Set-Up Process 84
Airplane Set Up 87
Before Powering On 87
Set-Up Process 87
Chapter 3 Flight Controller Fundamentals 95
Common Flight Modes 96
Stabilize (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) 96
Auto (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) 97
Return to Home (RTH) (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) 97
Land Now (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) 97
Aircraft-Specific Flight Modes 98
Augmented Rotor-Wing Control Modes 98
Augmented Fixed-Wing Control Modes 100
Flight Controller Failsafe 101
Common Failsafe Conditions 101
Actions 102
Failsafe Summary 103
Chapter 4 Regulations 105
Recreational Use 106
Commercial Use 107
Small UAS Registration 111
Remote Identification of Uncrewed Aircraft 111
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) 113
Chapter 5 Flight Testing Process 115
Multicopter Flight Testing 116
Selecting a Suitable Test Site 116
Safety 116
Arming and Tip Over/Control Checks 116
Low Hover Check 117
Hover Throttle Setting with Dummy Payload Weight 117
Pitch and Roll PID Tuning with Dummy Payload Weight 117
Yaw Testing with Dummy Payload Weight 118
Altitude Hold Tuning with Dummy Payload Weight 118
Maximum Horizontal Speed Setting 119
Climb Rate Settings 119
Autonomous Test with Dummy Payload Weight 119
Failsafe Test with Dummy Payload Weight 120
Mode Checks with Dummy Payload Weight 122
Flight Test with Live Payload 122
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Testing 122
Selecting a Suitable Test Site 122
Safety 123
RC Flight Check with Dummy Payload 123
Configuring the Flight Controller 125
Stabilized Flight Check with Dummy Payload 126
Autonomous Flight Check with Dummy Payload 126
Autonomous Launch and Landing with Dummy Payload 126
Failsafe Checks with Dummy Payload 126
Flight Test with Live Payload 129
PID Loops and Tuning 129
PID Loops 129
Tuning Process 131
Chapter 6 Flight Operations 133
Mission Planning 134
Fixed-Wing Commands 134
Rotor-Wing Commands 139
Common Actions 141
Developing a Checklist 145
Power Off Preflight Checks 145
Power On Procedure 148
Power On Preflight Checks 149
Arming and Launch 150
In Flight 153
Recovery and Shutdown 154
Building a Field Kit 156
Glossary 159
Index 167