DRT 455 · 3(2-3-5) · Year/term 4/2

UAS for Energy and Utility Applications

โดรนสำหรับงานพลังงานและสาธารณูปโภค

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

Course description

UAS applications in energy and utility sectors; thermal and specialized sensing; anomaly analysis; and maintenance support.

Thai description

UAS สำหรับโรงไฟฟ้า สายส่ง โซลาร์เซลล์ กังหันลม ท่อส่ง กล้องความร้อน เซนเซอร์เฉพาะทาง การวิเคราะห์ความผิดปกติ และ Maintenance Support

Description source: Curriculum draft (25 Sep 2026)

Course learning outcomes (CLO)

CLOOutcomePLO
CLO1Explain UAS applications in energy and utilitiesPLO5
CLO2Use thermal and specialised sensors to detect anomaliesPLO4PLO5
CLO3Propose maintenance support from drone dataPLO5PLO6

Learning modules

1Energy systems and hazards
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

2Thermal imaging principles
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

3Power lines and substations
Weeks 7–9 · 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

4Solar farms and wind turbines
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

5Analysis and reporting for maintenance
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. Vollmer, M., & Möllmann, K.-P. (2017). Infrared thermal imaging: Fundamentals, research and applications (2nd ed.). Wiley-VCH.
  2. Barnhart, R. K., Marshall, D. M., & Shappee, E. (Eds.). (2021). Introduction to unmanned aircraft systems (3rd ed.). CRC Press.