Aeronautics and Innovation: Drone Design (Formerly UAS Design Integrations 2)
Build your own industry grade Multirotor drone!
Now that you have completed the Design, Build, & Fly Airplanes CTE83520 (Previously CTE 83155 UAV Engineering) class, prepare for a thrilling exploration of drone technology in our 'Aeronautics and Innovation: Drone Design class.' You will embark on a hands-on journey, acquiring essential skills to craft, program, and understand multirotor drones from the ground up. Throughout the course, you will master drone anatomy, employ Design Thinking principles to create innovative designs, gain more proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD,and gain insight from industry professionals. You will learn to work with materials like balsa wood, 3D printing, electronics, learn soldering techniques, and explore circuitry. For advanced learners, the course delves into drone programming, enabling autonomous flight and mission planning using industry-standard software Ardupilot Mission Planner and the PixHawk system. You will gain skills in problem-solving, material understanding, project planning, and many other important skills that will help you become successful in your future endeavors. The course culminates in comprehensive project documentation to showcase your skills with an end of semester exhibition, preparing you for future careers in drone tech, aerospace, robotics, or UAV operation. At the end of the course, you will have the option to take home your personally crafted drones (minus electronics), as a testament to your journey.
Additional Benefits:
In this class you will be using Solid Professor AutoCAD tutorials to learn how to create 2D and 3D objects. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to take the Certification Exam and become CAD Certified. If you already have the AutoCAD Certification, we can explore other CAD softwares and expand your knowledge to other platforms. The Innovation Center also offers a unique opportunity for you to apply to become an SVVSD employee and join our Aero Team as an Aeronautical Engineer. Continue building your knowledge of Aeronautical design and get paid while having fun after school!
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE83527
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- Design, Build, & Fly Airplanes CTE83520 (Formerly CTE83155 UAV Engineering)// Grades 10-12
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