Autopilot and Control Technology
เทคโนโลยีออโตไพลอตและระบบควบคุม
Course description
Autopilot and flight-controller operation, installation, configuration, flight modes, stability control, control tuning, flight-data monitoring, and performance analysis.
Thai description
การติดตั้งและตั้งค่า Autopilot/Flight Controller โหมดการบิน การควบคุมเสถียรภาพ การปรับค่าควบคุม การตรวจสอบ Flight Data และการวิเคราะห์สมรรถนะระบบ
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Analyse autopilot cascade control structures | PLO1PLO2 |
| CLO2 | Estimate state and diagnose the EKF | PLO2PLO4 |
| CLO3 | Tune and verify control performance from logs | PLO2PLO4 |
Learning modules
1Autopilot architecture
Weeks 1–3 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- PX4 and ArduPilot architectureIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
2Cascade control
Weeks 4–6 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Cascade control and flight-controller tuningIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
3State estimation and EKF
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
4Log-based tuning
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
5Failsafes and geofences
Weeks 13–15 · 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
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Beard, R. W., & McLain, T. W. (2012). Small unmanned aircraft: Theory and practice. Princeton University Press.
- PX4 Autopilot. PX4 user and developer guide. link
- ArduPilot Dev Team. ArduPilot documentation. link
- Groves, P. D. (2013). Principles of GNSS, inertial, and multisensor integrated navigation systems (2nd ed.). Artech House.