Front Matter -- Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) -- The Design of UAV Systems. Introduction to Design and Selection of the System -- Aerodynamics and Airframe Configurations -- Characteristics of Aircraft Types -- Design Standards and Regulatory Aspects -- Aspects of Airframe Design -- Design for Stealth -- Payload Types -- Communications -- Control and Stability -- Navigation -- Launch and Recovery -- Control Stations -- Support Equipment -- Transportation -- Design for Reliability -- Design for Manufacture and Development -- The Development of UAV Systems. Introduction to System Development and Certification -- System Ground Testing -- System In-Flight Testing -- The Deployment of UAV Systems. Operational Trials and Full Certification -- UAV System Deployment -- Naval R̥les -- Army R̥les -- Air Force R̥les -- Civilian, Paramilitary and Commercial R̥les -- UAS Future. Future Prospects and Challenges -- UAV Systems Continuing Evolution -- Appendix A: UAS Organisations -- Index
