UAS Mission Planning and Autonomous Flight
การวางแผนภารกิจและการบินอัตโนมัติ UAS
Course description
Mission and flight-path planning; waypoint definition; route optimization; geofencing; return-to-home; autonomous mission configuration; monitoring; and operational risk assessment.
Thai description
Mission Planning, Waypoint, Route Optimization, Geofencing, Return-to-Home, Autonomous Mission Configuration, Flight Monitoring และ Operational Risk Assessment
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Plan automated missions considering weather and airspace | PLO3 |
| CLO2 | Execute automated missions in simulation and the field | PLO3 |
| CLO3 | Manage crew and in-mission decisions | PLO3PLO6 |
Learning modules
1Mission concept and assessment
Weeks 1–3 · 30 h4 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
2Weather and airspace
Weeks 4–6 · 30 h2 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
3Route and waypoint planning
Weeks 7–9 · 30 h2 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
4Automated flight in SITL and the field
Weeks 10–12 · 30 h3 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
5Crew, decisions and debrief
Weeks 13–15 · 30 h6 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
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- International Organization for Standardization. (2023). Unmanned aircraft systems – Part 3: Operational procedures (ISO 21384-3:2023). link
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2023). Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C). link
- Federal Aviation Administration. (2016). Aviation weather (AC 00-6B). link