TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jenkins,Kevin
TI  - The Droner's Manual: A Guide to the Responsible Operation of Small Uncrewed Aircraft
SN  - 9781644252703
AV  - TL685.35 .J465 2022 
U1  - 629.133/39 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Newcastle, Washington
PB  - Aviation Supplies & Academics, Incorporated
KW  - Drone aircraft-Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Vehicles, Remotely piloted-Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Intro -- Contents -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- 1-Uncrewed System Components -- Ground Systems -- Interface Device -- Telemetry Transceiver (TX/RX) -- Remote-Control Transmitter (RC TX) -- Payload Interface -- Power Sources -- Remote-Control (RC) Systems -- Theory of Operation -- Configuration -- Selecting a System -- Aircraft Systems -- Introduction to Airframes -- Electrical System -- Flight Controller -- Flight Controller Sensors -- Telemetry Unit -- Maneuvering Controls -- Propulsion Systems -- Imaging Sensor Payloads -- Selecting Components for a Multicopter -- Selecting Components for an Airplane -- 2-Aircraft Set Up -- Assembly and Integration -- Fastener Retention Methods -- Using Caution with Electrical Components -- Planning Component Placement -- Protecting and Securing Connections -- Wiring and Routing -- Vibration Mitigation -- Upgrades, Replacement, and Maintenance -- Information Common to Multicopters and Airplanes -- Standard RC Connections -- Motor and ESC Set Up -- Multicopter Set Up -- Before Powering On -- Set-Up Process -- Airplane Set Up -- Before Powering On -- Set-Up Process -- 3-Flight Controller Fundamentals -- Common Flight Modes -- Stabilize (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) -- Auto (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) -- Return to Home (RTH) (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) -- Land Now (Fixed- and Rotor-Wing) -- Aircraft-Specific Flight Modes -- Augmented Rotor-Wing Control Modes -- Augmented Fixed-Wing Control Modes -- Flight Controller Failsafe -- Common Failsafe Conditions -- Actions -- Failsafe Summary -- 4-Regulations -- Recreational Use -- Commercial Use -- Small UAS Registration -- Remote Identification of Uncrewed Aircraft -- The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) -- 5-Flight Testing Process -- Multicopter Flight Testing -- Selecting a Suitable Test Site -- Safety -- Arming and Tip Over/Control Checks; Low Hover Check -- Hover Throttle Setting with Dummy Payload Weight -- Pitch and Roll PID Tuning with Dummy Payload Weight -- Yaw Testing with Dummy Payload Weight -- Altitude Hold Tuning with Dummy Payload Weight -- Maximum Horizontal Speed Setting -- Climb Rate Settings -- Autonomous Test with Dummy Payload Weight -- Failsafe Test with Dummy Payload Weight -- Mode Checks with Dummy Payload Weight -- Flight Test with Live Payload -- Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Testing -- Selecting a Suitable Test Site -- Safety -- RC Flight Check with Dummy Payload -- Configuring the Flight Controller -- Stabilized Flight Check with Dummy Payload -- Autonomous Flight Check with Dummy Payload -- Autonomous Launch and Landing with Dummy Payload -- Failsafe Checks with Dummy Payload -- Flight Test with Live Payload -- PID Loops and Tuning -- PID Loops -- Tuning Process -- 6-Flight Operations -- Mission Planning -- Fixed-Wing Commands -- Rotor-Wing Commands -- Common Actions -- Developing a Checklist -- Power Off Preflight Checks -- Power On Procedure -- Power On Preflight Checks -- Arming and Launch -- In Flight -- Recovery and Shutdown -- Building a Field Kit -- Glossary -- Index
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