UAS Mission Planning and Autonomous Flight
การวางแผนภารกิจและการบินอัตโนมัติของระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับ
Course description
mission requirements analysis, definition of operating areas and flight paths, autonomous waypoints, altitude, speed, sensor and payload selection, terrain and weather information, geofencing, contingency planning, mission simulation, and autonomous flight evaluation
Thai description
การวิเคราะห์ความต้องการภารกิจ การกำหนดพื้นที่และเส้นทางบิน จุดบินอัตโนมัติ ระดับความสูง ความเร็ว การเลือกเซนเซอร์และอุปกรณ์บรรทุกภารกิจ ข้อมูลภูมิประเทศ สภาพอากาศ จีโอเฟนซิง แผนฉุกเฉิน การจำลองภารกิจ และการประเมินผลการบินอัตโนมัติ
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Plan automated missions considering weather and airspace | PLO3 |
| CLO2 | Execute automated missions in simulation and the field | PLO3 |
| CLO3 | Manage crew and in-mission decisions | PLO3PLO6 |
Learning modules
1Mission concept and assessment
Weeks 1–3 · 27 hLesson 85 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
2Weather and airspace
Weeks 4–6 · 27 hLesson 85 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
3Route and waypoint planning
Weeks 7–9 · 27 hLesson 85 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
4Automated flight in SITL and the field
Weeks 10–12 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz3 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
5Crew, decisions and debrief
Weeks 13–15 · 27 hLesson 85 minquiz6 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
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- International Organization for Standardization. (2023). Unmanned aircraft systems — Part 3: Operational procedures (ISO 21384-3:2023). link
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2023). Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C). link
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2016). Aviation weather (AC 00-6B). link