UAT 203 · 3(2-2-5) · Year/term 2/1

Electrical and Electronic Systems for UAS

ระบบไฟฟ้าและอิเล็กทรอนิกส์สำหรับระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับ

Progress
Notional hours: 135 h (online/self-study 75 · in class/lab 60)

Course description

power distribution, batteries, motors, electronic speed controllers, wiring, protection circuits, grounding, power management, signal interfaces, electromagnetic interference, and inspection of UAS electrical and electronic systems

Thai description

ระบบจ่ายกำลังไฟฟ้า แบตเตอรี่ มอเตอร์ ตัวควบคุมความเร็วอิเล็กทรอนิกส์ การเดินสายไฟ วงจรป้องกัน ระบบกราวด์ การจัดการพลังงาน อินเทอร์เฟซสัญญาณ การรบกวนทางแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้า และการตรวจสอบระบบไฟฟ้าและอิเล็กทรอนิกส์ของอากาศยานไร้คนขับ

Description source: Curriculum draft (revised 28 Sep 2026)Previous site code: DRT 223

Course learning outcomes (CLO)

CLOOutcomePLO
CLO1Design and calculate UAS power distributionPLO2
CLO2Select and match motors, ESCs, propellers and batteriesPLO2
CLO3Handle lithium batteries and electrical systems safelyPLO2PLO6

Learning modules

1On-board electrical systems
Weeks 1–3 · 27 h
Lesson 80 minquiz1 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

2Batteries and safety
Weeks 4–6 · 27 h
Lesson 80 minquiz1 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

3BLDC motors and ESCs
Weeks 7–9 · 27 h
Lesson 80 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

4Propulsion matching
Weeks 10–12 · 27 h
Lesson 80 minquiz4 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

5Wiring, connectors and PCBs
Weeks 13–15 · 27 h
Lesson 80 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz

In class / field · 12 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

Assessment (draft)

Labs and worksheets35%
Module quizzes10%
Midterm examination20%
Mini-project or practical exam35%

Knowledge domain

Key references

  1. Quan, Q. (2017). Introduction to multicopter design and control. Springer Singapore. link
  2. Horowitz, P., & Hill, W. (2015). The art of electronics (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  3. ArduPilot Dev Team. ArduPilot documentation. link