UAV and Propulsion

Question 1

Who uses UAVs

Answer 1

1. Military
2. Cinematographers
3. Firefighters
4. Police officers
5. Private GIS firms
6. Hobbyists

Question 2

What are spectrum issues faced by military

Answer 2

• FAA will mandate ‘protected’ aeronautical frequency allocations for control of civil UAS

Question 3

Discuss UAS vs. Manned aircraft

Answer 3

1. UAS will never fully replace manned aircraft
2. Mission capability has increased rapidly due to small size and manoeuvrability
3. UAS missions: Dull, cheap or dangerous
4. Space and weight saving
5. Size determined by payload

Question 4

List 6 UAV classifications

Answer 4

1. Target and decoy
2. Reconnaissance
3. Combat
4. Logistics
5. Research and development
6. Civil and commercial

Question 5

Give 4 examples of UAVs

Answer 5

1. Raven
   - used for reconnaissance
   - hand launched
2. Shadow 200
   - small tactical, provide coverage
3. Predator MQ-1
4. Global Hawk

Question 6

Draw:

1. Electric propulsion system schematic
2. Multi-motor electric propulsion system schematic
3. Fuel propulsion system schematic

Answer 6

PIC1
PIC2
PIC3

Question 7

Name 3 types of engines

Answer 7

1. Reciprocating
2. Rotary
3. Brayton cycle

Question 8

Name 2 types of motors

Answer 8

1. DC

2. AC