chap 13

• Drones


  Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aircraft systems that can be operated without a human pilot onboard
• Drones


  • Can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their systems
• History of drones


  Early developments began in the military, with initial models used for exploration and combat missions. Over time, drones have evolved for various applications (photography to agriculture)
• Basic components of a drone

  • airframe
  • movement system
  • control system
  • power supply
  • communication system
  • payload
• Applications of drones

  • photography and videography
  • agriculture
  • delivery services
  • search and rescue
  • enviromental monitoring
• Drone regulations

  registration

  flight restriction

  attitude limits

  licensing
• Robotics


  A branch of engineering and science that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots
• History of robotics


  The concept of robots dates back to ancient times, but modern robotics began in the 20th century with the development of automated machines
• Basic components of a robot

  • body frame
  • sensor
  • motor
  • controller
  • power supply
  • communication system
• Applications of robotics

  • manufacturing
  • healthcare
  • exploration
  • service industry
  • entertainment