Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Guide : Exploring Designs, Operations, Regulations, and Economics.

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 -- Public Safety and Service -- Communications -- 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 -- Chapter 4 - Legal, Environmental, and Operational considerations: a Map to Navigate the Maze -- Introduction -- 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 -- Operational Planning and Preparation -- Schedule, 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 -- Chapter 6 - Preparing for the Future: Accurate Information Makes All the Difference -- Introduction -- 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.

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