UAT 321 · 3(1-4-4) · Year/term 1/2

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Installation, Integration, Inspection and Maintenance Laboratory

ปฏิบัติการติดตั้ง การประกอบรวม ตรวจสอบ และบำรุงรักษาระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับ

Progress

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

Course description

assembly and installation of airframes, propulsion, electrical systems, autopilots, sensors, communications, and payloads; wiring, configuration and calibration, integration testing, condition inspection, fault diagnosis, preventive and corrective maintenance, and maintenance documentation

Thai description

การประกอบและติดตั้งโครงสร้าง ระบบขับเคลื่อน ระบบไฟฟ้า ออโตไพลอต เซนเซอร์ ระบบสื่อสาร และอุปกรณ์บรรทุก การเดินสาย การตั้งค่าและสอบเทียบ การทดสอบการบูรณาการ การตรวจสอบสภาพ การวิเคราะห์ข้อขัดข้อง การบำรุงรักษาเชิงป้องกันและแก้ไข และการจัดทำบันทึกการบำรุงรักษา

Description source: Curriculum draft (revised 28 Sep 2026)Previous site code: DRT 347

Course learning outcomes (CLO)

CLO	Outcome	PLO
CLO1	Install, configure and calibrate UAS subsystems	PLO2
CLO2	Diagnose and maintain from operational data	PLO2PLO4
CLO3	Manage batteries, spares and maintenance records	PLO2PLO6

Learning modules

1Selecting and installing equipment
Weeks 1–3 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 12 h

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

Designing and integrating drone systemsTH
PX4 and ArduPilot architectureIn development

In class / field · 15 h

Intensive lab and field practice recorded in a lab notebook

Learning evidence: Lab notebook signed by the instructor

Open module + quiz

2Calibration and testing
Weeks 4–6 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 12 h

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

Calibration and measurement uncertaintyIn development
UAV testing and evidence analysisTH

In class / field · 15 h

Intensive lab and field practice recorded in a lab notebook

Learning evidence: Lab notebook signed by the instructor

Open module + quiz

3Fault diagnosis
Weeks 7–9 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 12 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Intensive lab and field practice recorded in a lab notebook

Learning evidence: Lab notebook signed by the instructor

Open module + quiz

4Preventive and corrective maintenance
Weeks 10–12 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz2 KU

Online (before class) · 12 h

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

Maintenance programmes and recordsIn development
Maintenance work and post-repair checksTH

In class / field · 15 h

Intensive lab and field practice recorded in a lab notebook

Learning evidence: Lab notebook signed by the instructor

Open module + quiz

5Batteries and records
Weeks 13–15 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz4 KU

Online (before class) · 12 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Intensive lab and field practice recorded in a lab notebook

Learning evidence: Lab notebook signed by the instructor

Open module + quiz

Assessment (draft)

Laboratory performance	50%
Reports and lab notebook	20%
Practical examination	30%

Knowledge domain

D01 Mathematics, physics and statistics D03 Electrical, electronics and power systems D04 Sensors and embedded systems D05 Aircraft, structures and design D06 Control, autopilot and navigation D08 Mission planning, flight and simulation D09 Law, safety and risk D10 Installation, maintenance and testing

Key references

ASTM International. (2019). Standard specification for continued airworthiness of lightweight unmanned aircraft systems (ASTM F2909-19). link
Federal Aviation Administration. (2023). Aviation maintenance technician handbook – General (FAA-H-8083-30B). link
ArduPilot Dev Team. ArduPilot documentation. link