Introduction to UAV Systems

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<p><b>Introduction to UAV Systems</b></p><p><b>The latest edition of the leading resource on unmanned aerial vehicle systems</b></p><p>In the newly revised Fifth Edition of<i>Introduction to UAV Systems</i>, an expert team of aviators, engineers, and researchers delivers the fundamentals of UAV systems for both professionals and students in UAV courses. Suitable for students in Aerospace Engineering programs, as well as Flight and Aeronautics programs, this new edition now includes end-of-chapter questions and online instructor ancillaries that make it an ideal textbook.</p><p>As the perfect complement to the authors<i>Design of Unmanned Aerial Systems</i>, this book includes the history, classes, and missions of UAVs. It covers fundamental topics, like aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, loads and structures, mission planning, payloads, and communication systems. Brand-new materials in areas including autopilots, quadcopters, payloads, and ground control stations highlight the latest industry technologies.</p><p><b>The authors also discuss:</b></p><ul><li>A thorough introduction to the history of unmanned aerial vehicles, including their use in various conflicts, an overview of critical UAV systems, and the Predator/Reaper</li><li>A comprehensive exploration of the classes and missions of UAVs, including several examples of UAV systems, like Mini UAVs, UCAVs, and quadcopters</li><li>Practical discussions of air vehicles, including coverage of topics like aerodynamics, flight performance, stability, and control</li><li>In-depth examinations of propulsion, loads, structures, mission planning, control systems, and autonomy</li></ul><p>Perfect for professional aeronautical and aerospace engineers, as well as students and instructors in courses like Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design and Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems,<i>Introduction to UAV Systems</i> is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking coverage of the latest industry advances and technologies in UAV and UAS technology.</p>

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<p><i>The late</i><b> Paul G. Fahlstrom</b><i>was a Naval Aviator (Marine Pilot) who held positions at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center and the Department of Transportation.</i></p><p><i>The</i><b>late Thomas J. Gleason, PhD</B><i>was Founder of Gleason Research Associates, an engineering and scientific analysis firm conducting evaluations related to missile and sensor systems.</i><p><b>Mohammad H. Sadraey</b><i>is Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Southern New Hampshire University. He has authored five books, including</i> Aircraft Design: A Systems Engineering Approach<i>and</i> Aircraft Performance Analysis.

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