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About the Course


The Drone Theory & Design course is designed to develop students’ ability to identify the various components of a drone. These components could include airframes, electric motors, propellers, flight controllers and batteries. Through learning about the FAA, students will understand drone regulations and safety considerations surrounding drone use.

SAMPLE LESSON

Propellers: Propeller Safety & Balancing

Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.

Lesson Resources:

Course Lessons

  • Design & Documentation: Engineering Design
  • Safety Considerations - Introduction to Safety
  • Introduction to Drones: Overview
  • Airframes - Airframe Characteristics & the History of Helicopter Design
  • Airframes: Airframe Sizes & Materials
  • Electric Motors: Calculations of Motor Ratings
  • Propellers: Size, Pitch, Direction & Blades
  • Propellers: Using eCalc
  • Electronic Speed Controllers: ESC Ratings
  • Flight Controllers: Introduction & How Flight Controllers Work
  • Flight Controllers: Sense-&-Avoid, the Flight Purpose & Flight Controller Categories
  • Batteries, Chargers & Connectors: LiPo Batteries
  • Transmitters & Receivers: Maneuvering, Controllers/Transmitters & Modes
  • Cameras, Gimbals & Other Payloads: Resolution, Sensors, Media & Quality Effects
  • Ground Control Stations & FPV: GCS Overview & Telemetry
  • Ground Control Stations & FPV: FPV & Drone Racing
  • Regulations & the FAA: Recreational Drone Use
  • Efficiency vs. Performance: Efficiency in Various Drone Components
  • Design & Documentation: Documentation & Teamwork
  • Safety Considerations: Drone Knowledge
  • Introduction to Drones: Drone Components
  • Airframes: Early Multirotor Aircraft Designs
  • Electric Motors: Introduction & the History of Electric Motors
  • Electric Motors: Choosing a Motor
  • Propellers: Propeller Safety & Balancing
  • Electronic Speed Controllers: Introduction to ESCs
  • Electronic Speed Controllers: Calibrating & Programming ESCs
  • Flight Controllers: Sensors & Guidance Systems
  • Batteries, Chargers & Connectors: Introduction & the History of Batteries
  • Batteries, Chargers & Connectors: Battery Health & Connectors
  • Transmitters & Receivers: Flight Modes, Receivers, Frequency Bands & Programming
  • Cameras, Gimbals & Other Payloads: Gimbals & Lenses
  • Ground Control Stations & FPV: Data Tracking
  • Regulations & the FAA: Regulating Airspace
  • Regulations & the FAA: Commercial Drone Use
  • Efficiency vs. Performance: Build or Buy
  • Design & Documentation: Tool Options
  • Safety Considerations: Privacy Policies & Flight Procedures
  • Introduction to Drones: Current Uses & Future Potential
  • Airframes: Advancements & Multicopter Configurations
  • Electric Motors: AC & DC Motors
  • Propellers: Introduction, The History & Propeller Design Theory
  • Propellers: Propeller Materials & Choosing Propellers
  • Electronic Speed Controllers: How ESCs Work
  • Electronic Speed Controllers: Firmware Options & Mounting ESCs
  • Flight Controllers: Autonomous Flight & Geo-Fencing
  • Batteries, Chargers & Connectors: Battery Overview
  • Transmitters & Receivers: Introduction & the History of Radio Control
  • Cameras, Gimbals & Other Payloads: Payload Considerations & Camera Options
  • Cameras, Gimbals & Other Payloads: Exp Settings, Video Frame Rates & Saving Flies
  • Ground Control Stations & FPV: Mission Planning & 3D Modeling/Mapping
  • Regulations & the FAA: Federal, State & Local Control
  • Efficiency vs. Performance

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