Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Guide (eBook)

Description

The utility and benefits of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) are being increasingly recognized across the aviation industry. While this technology is not new, its ability to support domestic public and private operators is becoming better understood, opening up new uses to government organizations and commercial enterprise. Small UAS are expected to become the most prevalent and affordable form of unmanned aircraft available, with applications for both business and recreation ranging from hobby model aircraft communities to defense contracting.

Beginning with the history and evolution of UAS, this book covers typical sUAS designs (including types of multirotor, fixed-wing, and hybrid), major elements and equipment, related technology, common uses, and safety practices, while also providing guidance and resources to help you make well-informed decisions regarding purchase and use and determine a path forward through the complex legal, business, operational, and support considerations.

Whether using sUAS to address a business need or for recreation, this text provides you with the knowledge to acquire necessary certification approvals, evaluate and purchase an sUAS, and operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Written for experienced aviators as well as those new to aviation and operating in the National Airspace System, the easy-to-read format features 230 illustrations, a list of abbreviations, and index. The authors’ experience and insight into the technical, operational, and regulatory considerations will assist you in shaping your own strategy for use of this (r)evolutionary technology.

Page Count: 192
Illustrations: Color throughout
ISBN Number: 978-1-61954-395-9
Copyright: © 2017-2025 Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Date Published: 2017

Authors

Dr. Brent Terwilliger is an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and the Program Chair for the M.S. in Unmanned Systems degree at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Worldwide Campus, College of Aeronautics, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Northcentral University, a Master’s in Aeronautical Science (MAS) degree and B.S. in Aerospace Studies from ERAU, and more than a decade of experience in defense contracting.

Dr. David Ison is a Professor at the graduate school at Northcentral University. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies/Higher Education Leadership/Aviation Higher Education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a Master’s in Aeronautical Science (MAS) degree from ERAU, and a B.S. in Aviation Management from Auburn University.

Dr. John Robbins is an Assistant Professor and the Program Coordinator for the B.S in Unmanned Aircraft System Science degree at the ERAU Daytona Beach campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from the University of Florida (UF), a Master’s in Aeronautical Science (MAS) degree from ERAU, and a B.A. in Geology from UF.

Dr. Dennis Vincenzi is an Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and the Department Chair of the ERAU, Worldwide Campus, College of Aeronautics, Department of Aeronautics, Undergraduate Studies. He received his Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology in 1998 from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

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