Unmanned Aerial Systems
Transportation & LogisticsUnmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) are emerging into prominence in multifaceted environments and applications, including military, societal, agricultural, and environmental purposes, disaster recovery, infrastructure assessment, and wildlife monitoring.
Unmanned Aerial Systems could be for you if you like:
- Building, installing, testing and maintaining UAS equipment
- A combination of mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering knowledge and skills
About Unmanned Aerial Systems
UAS technicians perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of unmanned aerial vehicle systems. This includes diagnosing faults in electronic components, circuits, and boards using testing instruments, and replacing defective parts
through soldering, de-soldering, and surface-mounted device (SMD) techniques. They handle the disassembly and reassembly of system components, and work with various power systems such as different battery types, as well as sensors used
across applications. The role also involves testing and maintaining propulsion systems including Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors and Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), ensuring proper connectivity and performance.
They are responsible for configuring and calibrating key subsystems such as flight controllers, transmitters, receivers, GPS modules, landing gear, and communication links. This includes programming device controllers, installing and updating firmware and software, and carrying out custom system configurations. In addition, the technicians support operational aspects such as decision-making, path planning, and executing both manual and autonomous flight missions.
The Challenge
Competitors are required to:- Assembling of the UAS and Manual Flight Test
Build and test a quadcopter UAS using the provided kit - Drone Diagnostics and Repair
Use provided scenarios to solve industry-based problems and prove competency in troubleshooting and recommending corrective repairs common to UASs - Autonomous Programming and Flight Planning
Use a provided mission scenario, complete the planning and execution all aspects of a flight and provide documentation showing calculations and decision-making strategies - Advanced Piloting and Vision Skills
Incorporate advanced sensor systems and use vision technology - Drone Prototyping, Modelling and Mounting
Design and manufacture a drone replacement part, part enhancement or a new add-on for use in one of the other modules - Operational Challenges
Showcase UAS skills with actual flight scenarios based on real-world applications
