Overview
What you will study
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is an emerging technology that has wide areas of industrial, commercial as well as consumer applications. In the Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technologies course offered by Singapore University of Technology and Design , both commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) systems will be examined. In addition, due to increasing use of UAS, detection and counter-UAS approaches will also be explored.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate the various types of UAS
- Understand components of UAS
- Able to operate and fly COTS UAS
- Aware of UAS flight characteristics, capabilities and limitations/vulnerabilities
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- Overview of UAS and its Applications
- Types and Operating Principles of UAS
- Mechanical & Electrical Components of UAS
- Communication and Control Components of UAS
- UAS Flying Simulator Training
- Operating and Flying a COTS Micro-UAS (FPV)
- Flight Characteristics/Profiles & Operation Modes (Manual/Autonomous) of UAS
- Operating and Flying a COTS UAS (DJI)
- COTS & DIY UAS
- Operating and Flying a DIY UAS
- Counter-UAS Technologies & Limitations
- Vulnerabilities of UAS (COTS & DIY)
- Current & Future Direction of UAS
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology View 18 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in SingaporeAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personnel in the UAS as well as Aviation sectors.
Tuition Fee
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International
2071 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2071 SGD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
2071 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2071 SGD for the full programme during 2 days.
- Permanent Residents: $621.30;
- Singapore Citizens under 40 years old: $241.30;
- SME - Sponsored employees: $241.30.
Living costs for Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.