Master in Drone Technology

Course Description

Drone technology, also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, has advanced significantly in recent years and has found applications in various fields. Drones are essentially flying robots that can be remotely controlled or operated autonomously using software-controlled flight plans or a combination of both. Here are some key aspects of drone technology:

Type of Drones

• Fixed-Wing Drones

• Multirotor Drones

• Single-Rotor Helicopter Drones

Components of Drones

Frame

The drone body is the main skeleton system where all drone parts are placed. The drone body can be compared to the chassis in computers. The propellers, motors, battery, camera, and receivers fit into the fuselage and are ready to do their job. It has an “X” style design with four arms extending from the middle body.

Propellers

Also called rotor or blade, drone propeller comes in various shapes, sizes, and materials. Regardless of their specific characteristics, all propellers are the basic equipment that does not allow the drone to take off. The propeller is one of the most sensitive parts of the drone and can be easily damaged as it needs to be constantly replaced or installed.

Motors and ESC (Electronic Speed Controllers)

The drone motor is the main dynamo that makes the propellers spin and provides enough thrust for flight. They convert the electrical energy stored in the battery into motion energy and enable the propellers to rotate. Motors, one of the most important parts of the drone, are very important, especially for the drone to work effectively.

Flight Controller

The drone controller is the tool for managing and directing the drone. The most important feature of the remotes is the number of channels. The number of channels should be as much as the type of command given to the drone. While 6-channel controls are mainly used in drones today, this number can increase with accessories such as cameras. A digital display on the controls is another feature that makes it easier to use

Sensors

Drones, cameras, and sensors detect differences, modeling, classification, development, and changes, especially for agricultural applications. Imaging sensors such as red, green, and blue (RGB), and near-infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal and distance sensors such as LiDAR and search-and-rescue (SAR) are widely used. RGB sensors capture the image as the human eye sees these red, green, and blue (RGB) colors, a narrow band of the electromagnetic spectrum.