| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Abbreviations; Chapter1 -- History of UAS: where did they come from and where are they headed?; Introduction; Early Predecessors; Unmanned Aircraft Development; From Tactical to Transformational Technology; Transition from UAV to UAS; Open Source to Crowdfunding; Related Technology and Innovative Development; Regulations Set the Stage for the (R)evolution; Chapter 2 -- Application of sUAS: Understanding Uses; Introduction; Common Uses; Recreation and Hobby; Precision Agriculture |
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Public Safety and ServiceCommunications; Aerial Filming; Cargo Transport; Environmental Monitoring; Training and Education; Research; Emerging Uses and Challenges; On the Horizon; Chapter 3 -- Variety of Design: Exploring the Technological Possibilities; Introduction; Platform Design Configurations; Important Terms and Concepts; Platform Types; Categories and Designations; Platform Selection Considerations; System Composition; Major Elements and Equipment; Aerial Element; Payload; Ground-Based Command, Control, and Communications (C3); Human Element; Support Equipment |
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Chapter 4 -- Legal, Environmental, and Operational considerations: a Map to Navigate the MazeIntroduction; Regulatory Framework; Maintaining Safety in the National Airspace System; Model Aircraft and sUAS; Approved Operation of UAS; Regulatory Policies and Resources; Operating Environment; Visibility; Altitude; Hazards and Obstacles; Operational Environments; Weather; Environmental Considerations; SUAS Operations; General Aeronautical Knowledge; Fixed-Wing Flight; Remote Pilot-in-Command and Visual Observer Coordination; Autonomous (Automatic) Operation; Geofencing; Data Capture and processing |
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Operational Planning and PreparationSchedule, Coordinate, and Conduct Operations; Hour Logging and Reporting; Maintenance, Calibration, and Diagnosis; sUAS Operational Considerations; Chapter 5 -- Business of Unmanned Aviation from Agencies to Startups; Introduction; UAS Stakeholders; Organizational Structures; Stakeholder Roles and Collaboration; Business Opportunity and Development; Starting a Business; In Field Employment; Acquisition, Support, and Cost Planning; Incorporating sUAS Operations; Growth Areas and Challenges |
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Chapter 6 -- Preparing for the Future: Accurate Information Makes All the DifferenceIntroduction; Finding Information; Regulatory Information; UAS Test Sites and Center of Excellence; Government-Sponsored, Advocacy, and Public Outreach organizations; UAS-Related News; User Communities and Networks; Journals/Scientific Publishing; Conferences, Symposiums, and Events; Insurance Providers; Legal Support and Representation; Other Web-Based Resources; UAS Reports and Documents; Author-Produced UAS Materials; Figure Credits; Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Drone aircraft.
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Drone aircraft -- History
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drone airplanes.
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Drone aircraft
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ison, David C., author
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Robbins, John, 1979- author.
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Vincenzi, Dennis A., author
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| LC no. |
2016037988 |
| ISBN |
9781619543959 |
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1619543958 |
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