Description
This course is a study of the materials and their properties utilized in aircraft structures and power plants. The basic processes involved in the design, testing and utilization of such materials in unmanned vehicles will be discussed. This course will concentrate on the proper maintenance and repair of the components of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Students will develop knowledge in operator maintenance, composites, battery systems and maintenance, communication, and instrumentation systems, rigging and assembly, and troubleshooting of UAS and their respective components. This course prepares students with the knowledge to determine and identify the technical problems associated with UAS.