Topics
Definitions & Concepts
Definition
Attributes
Manned vs Unmanned
Design Considerations
Acquisition & Life Cycle Costs
UAS Architecture
UAS Components
Air Vehicle
Payload
Data Links
GCS
UAV Commercial Applications
Business Opportunities
Global Commercial Use
US Economic Forecast
UAV Agriculture Applications
UAV Inspection Applications
UAV Survey Applications
UAV Communications Applications
UAV Disaster Management Applications
UAV Science Applications
Numerous Other Applications
UAV Sensors &Characteristics
Sensor Acquisition
Optical (EO)
Infrared (IR)
Multi Spectral Imaging (MSI)
Hyper Spectral Imaging (HSI)
Light Detection & Ranging (LIDAR)
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Small UAV Sensors
Atmospheric & Weather Effects
Sensor Data Rates
Future Sensor Trends
Communications & Data Links
Current State of Data Links
Future Needs of Data Links
Line of Sight Fundamentals
Beyond Line of Sight Fundamentals
UAS Communications Failure
Link Enhancements
STANAG 4586
Multi UAS Control
Alternative Propulsion System Design Considerations
The Need for Alternative Propulsion for UAS
Alternative Power Trends & Forecast
Solar Cells & Solar Energy
Solar Aircraft Challenges
Solar Wing Design
Past Solar Designs
Energy Storage Methods & Density
Fuel Cell Basics & UAS Integration
Fuel Cells Used in Current Small UAS
Hybrid Power
Tethered
Lighter than Air
Future HALE Designs
UAS Conceptual Design
UAS Design Process
Airframe Design Considerations
Launch & Recovery Methods
Propulsion Considerations
Communications
Control & Stability
Ground Control System
Support Equipment
Transportation
3D Printing and UAVs
Revolutionize Manufacturing
Plastic
Metals
Chocolate
Bio Ink
Bone Material
Hot Glue
Sandstone
Glass
Medication
Skin
3D Printed Fixed wing UAV
3D Printed Quadcopter
Human Machine Interface
Human Factors Engineering Explained
Human Machine Interface
Computer Trends
Voice Recognition & Control
Haptic Feedback
Spatial Audio (3D Audio)
AFRL MIIRO
Synthetic Vision
Brain Computer Interface
CRM
Sense and Avoid Systems
Sense and Avoid Function
Needs for Sense and Avoid
TCAS
TCAS on UAS
ADS-B
Non Cooperative FOV & Detection Requirements
Optical Sensors
Acoustic Sensors
Microwave Sensors
Multiple Sensors
Regulation and DoD Operations
Airspace Problems
Regulations
Equivalent Level of Safety
Airspace Categories
DoD Operations
Recommendations
Civil Airspace Integration Efforts
FAA Civil UAS Roadmap
UAS Certificate of Authorization Process
FAA UAS Policy Guidance
14 CFR 107 Rule: Small UAS
RTCA SC 228
UAS R&D Plan
FAA Reauthorization Bill
Six Test Sites
UAV Alternative Navigation
UAV Navigation
Satellite Navigation
Inertial Navigation
Sensor Fusion for Navigation
Image Navigation (Skysys)
Satellite/INS/Video (NAVSYS)
Image Aided INS (NAVSYS)
Locata
DARPA ASPN
DARPA PINS
UAV Swarming
UAS Swarming Concept
Single Operator Multiple UAS Control
Swarming Characteristics
Swarming Concepts
Emergent Behavior Characteristics
Swarming Algorithms
Swarm Communications
Future UAV Designs & Roles
Goals & Operational Issues
Space
Hypersonic
Submarine Launched
UCAS
Pseudo Satellites
BAMS
Future Military Missions
Technology Roadmap