LEADER 03944nam 2200469 450 001 9910793325403321 005 20230809232028.0 010 $a1-61954-396-6 010 $a1-61954-395-8 035 $a(CKB)4100000007507813 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5631327 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL5631327 035 $a(OCoLC)1082343625 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000007507813 100 $a20190126d2017 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aSmall unmanned aircraft systems guide $eexploring designs, operations, regulations, and economics /$fBrent Terwilliger [and three others] 210 1$aNewcastle, Washington :$cAviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.,$d2017. 215 $a1 online resource (xx, 262 pages) $cillustrations 311 $a1-61954-394-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aHistory of UAS: where did they come from and where are they headed? -- Introduction -- Early predecessors -- Unmanned aircraft development -- From tactical to transformational technology -- Transition from UAV to UAS -- OpenSource to crowdfunding -- Related technology and innovative development -- Regulation set the stage for the (r)evolution -- Application of sUAS: understanding Uses -- Introduction -- Common Uses -- Recreation and hobby -- Precision agriculture -- Public safety and service -- Communications -- Aerial filming -- Cargo transport -- Environmental monitoring -- Training and education -- Research -- Emerging Uses and challenges -- On the horizon -- Variety of design: exploring the technological possibilities -- Introduction -- Platform design configurations -- Platform types -- Categories and designations -- System composition -- Major elements and equipment -- Aerial element -- Payload -- Ground-based command, control, and communication (C3) -- Human element -- Support equipment -- Legal, environmental, and operational considerations: a map to navigate the maze -- Introduction -- Regulatory framework -- Maintaining safety in the national airspace system -- Model aircraft and sUAS -- Approved operation of UAS -- Regulatory policies and resources -- Operating environment -- Visibility -- Altitude -- Hazards and obstacles -- Operational environments -- Weather -- Environmental considerations -- sUAS operation -- General aeronautical knowledge -- Fixed-wing flight -- VTOL flight -- Remote operation -- Pilot-in-command and visual observer coordination -- Autonomous (automatic) operation -- Geofencing -- Data capture and processing -- Operational planning and preparation -- Schedule, coordinate, and conduct operations -- Hour logging and reporting -- Maintenance, calibration, and diagnosis -- sUAS operational considerations -- Business of unmanned aviation: from agencies to startups -- Introduction -- UAS stakeholders -- Organizational structures -- Stakeholder roles and collaboration -- Business opportunity and development -- Starting a business -- In field employment -- Acquisition, support, and cost planning -- Incorporating sUAS operations -- Growth areas and challenges -- Preparing for the future: accurate information makes all the difference -- Introduction -- Finding information -- Regulatory information -- UAS test sites and Center of Excellence -- Governmental-sponsored, Advocacy, and Public Outreach Organizations. 606 $aDrone aircraft 606 $aDrone aircraft$xHistory 615 0$aDrone aircraft. 615 0$aDrone aircraft$xHistory. 676 $a629.13339 700 $aTerwilliger$b Brent$01469093 702 $aIson$b David C. 702 $aRobbins$b John$f1979- 702 $aVincenzi$b Dennis A. 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910793325403321 996 $aSmall unmanned aircraft systems guide$93680511 997 $aUNINA