DRT 333 · 3(2-3-5) · Year/term 3/1

UAS Inspection and Maintenance

การตรวจสอบและบำรุงรักษาระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับ

Progress
Notional hours: 150 h (online/self-study 75 · in class/lab 75)

Course description

UAS inspection, fault analysis and diagnosis, preventive and corrective maintenance, performance testing, maintenance documentation, and lifecycle management.

Thai description

การตรวจสภาพ การวิเคราะห์และวินิจฉัยข้อขัดข้อง การบำรุงรักษาเชิงป้องกันและแก้ไข การทดสอบสมรรถนะ การจัดทำ Maintenance Records และ Lifecycle Management

Description source: Curriculum draft (25 Sep 2026)

Course learning outcomes (CLO)

CLOOutcomePLO
CLO1Inspect UAS on schedule and record results to standardPLO2
CLO2Diagnose faults from symptoms and flight logsPLO2PLO4
CLO3Perform maintenance and post-repair releasePLO2PLO6

Learning modules

1Maintenance programmes
Weeks 1–3 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

2Inspection and records
Weeks 4–6 · 30 h
1 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

3Diagnosis from logs
Weeks 7–9 · 30 h
3 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

4Repair and post-repair checks
Weeks 10–12 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

5Batteries, spares and readiness
Weeks 13–15 · 30 h
2 KU

Online (before class) · 15 h

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

In class / field · 15 h

Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist

Learning evidence: Checked worksheets and quiz results

Assessment (draft)

Labs and worksheets35%
Module quizzes10%
Midterm examination20%
Mini-project or practical exam35%

Knowledge domain

Key references

  1. ASTM International. (2019). Standard practice for maintenance and continued airworthiness of small unmanned aircraft systems (ASTM F2909-19). link
  2. Federal Aviation Administration. (2023). Aviation maintenance technician handbook – General (FAA-H-8083-30B). link