{"product_id":"9781119802617","title":"Introduction to UAV Systems","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAerospace Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to UAV Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePaul G. Fahlstrom | Thomas J. Gleason | Mohammad H. Sadraey | Peter Belobaba | Jonathan Cooper | Allan Seabridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Aeronautics \u0026amp; Astronautics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest edition of the leading resource on unmanned aerial vehicle systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Fifth Edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to UAV Systems,\u003c\/i\u003e an expert team of aviators, engineers, and researchers delivers the fundamentals of UAV systems for both professionals and students in UAV courses. Suitable for students in both Aerospace Engineering programs, as well as Flight and Aeronautics programs, this new edition now includes end-of-chapter questions and online instructor ancillaries that make it an ideal textbook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the perfect complement to the author's \u003ci\u003eDesign of Unmanned Aerial Systems,\u003c\/i\u003e this book includes the history, classes, and missions of UAVs. It covers fundamental topics, like aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, loads and structures, mission planning, payloads, and communication systems. Brand-new materials in areas including autopilots, quadcopters, payloads, and ground control stations highlight the latest industry technologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors also discuss: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the history of unmanned aerial vehicles, including their use in various conflicts, an overview of critical UAV systems, and the Predator\/Reaper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive exploration of the classes and missions of UAVs, including several examples of UAV systems, like Mini UAVs, UCAVs, and quadcopters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of air vehicles, including coverage of topics like aerodynamics, flight performance, stability, and control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of propulsion, loads, structures, mission planning, control systems, and autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for professional aeronautical and aerospace engineers, as well as students and instructors in courses like Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design and Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to UAV Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is also an indispensable resource for anyone. seeking coverage of the latest industry advances and technologies in UAV and UAS technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003ePaul Fahlstrom\u003c\/b\u003e was a Naval Aviator (Marine Pilot) who held positions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the Department of Transportation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eThomas Gleason, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e was Founder of Gleason Research Associates, an engineering and scientific analysis firm conducting evaluations related to missile and sensor systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMohammad H. Sadraey\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Southern New Hampshire University. He has authored five books, including \u003ci\u003eAircraft Design: A Systems Engineering Approach and Aircraft Performance Analysis.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 April 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119802617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314463568012,"sku":"9781119802617","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119802617.jpg?v=1781091739","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119802617","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}