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DI05000081
Code: DI05000081
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Semester 5
EC
Drone Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Drone Technology (subject code DI05000081) as prescribed for EC · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 44 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05000081)Unit 1 Introduction to Drone Technology
- 1.1 Definition of UAV and Drone 1.2 History and evolution of drones 1.3 Difference between UAV, UAS, and Drone 1.4 Classification of Drone Classification of Drone based on Size/Weight Classification of Drone based on its Types Classification of Drone by Altitude Classification of Drone by Structure/Design i.e
- Fixed wing
- Rotary wing
- Single Rotar drones
- Multirotor drones
- Hybrid drones 1.5 Basic drone terminology Pitch Roll Yaw Throttle Altitude 1.6 Forces acting on Drone Lift Drag Thrust Gravity 1.7 Advantages and Limitations of drones 1.8 Various Applications of Drone Agriculture monitoring Aerial photography and videography Disaster management Surveillance and security Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electrical Engi. / Electronics & Communication Engi. / Information & Communication Technology/ Renewable Energy Subject Code : DI05000081 Subject Name : Drone Technology Infrastructure inspection Parcel delivery systems Mapping and surveying
Unit 2 Drone Components and Architecture
- 2.1 Basic Architecture of a drone system Basic Block Diagram of Drone System 2.2 Frame and mechanical structure Types of frames Materials used in frames 2.3 Brushless DC motors Construction
- Working principle and KV rating of motor 2.4 Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Function of ESC, Connection with motor and flight controller 2.5 Propellers and thrust generation Types of propellers
- Propeller size and pitch
- Clockwise and counterclockwise propellers 2.6 Power system Li-Po battery construction
- Battery capacity and voltage rating
- Battery charging and safety 2.7 Payload systems Camera
- Additional sensors/Components
Unit 3 Flight Controller and Sensors
- 3.1 Flight controller concept Definition: Flight controller as “brain of the drone” Block diagram of drone control system Inputs to flight controller: Receiver signals
- Sensor data Outputs from flight controller: Signals to ESC → motors Different Examples/Types of flight controllers 3.2 Working of flight controller boards Microcontroller (basic role only
- no deep architecture) Sensor interface (I2C/SPI concept – basic idea only) Power supply section Output pins for ESC 3.3 Types of sensors used in drones Accelerometer (Definition
- Diagram showing 3 axes
- Application in drone) Gyroscope (Definition
- Relation with roll
- pitch, yaw, Application) Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electrical Engi. / Electronics & Communication Engi. / Information & Communication Technology/ Renewable Energy Subject Code : DI05000081 Subject Name : Drone Technology Magnetometer (Definition
- Its concept and, Application in Navigation) Barometer (Definition
- Relation between pressure and altitude
- Application) GPS (Working concept: satellite-based positioning – basic idea
- Parameters: Latitude
- Applications in drone: Position holding
- Return to home
- Navigation) 3.4 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Introduction to IMU, its function and working Principle with block diagram 3.5 Stabilization and basic flight control concepts Basic concept of drone stabilization (What is stabilization
- Role of sensors + controller
- Concept of feedback control System- Diagram
- Example: Drone maintaining level position) PID control concept (Explanation and Block Diagram of drone PID for Velocity Hold Control: Give specific speed Hold example with Setpoint
- Process Variable
- Error calculation and role of P, I and D for maintaining constant velocity)
Unit 4 Communication and Navigation Systems
- 4.1 Basics of Drone Communication Definition of communication in drones Need of communication system Types of communication: Control communication (pilot → drone)
- Data communication (drone → ground) 4.2 Radio transmitter and receiver Definition of transmitter Basic parts of transmitter: Control sticks (throttle, yaw, pitch
- Switches Function of each control: Throttle
- Yaw Definition of receiver Working: Receives signal from transmitter
- Sends signal to flight controller Connection with flight controller 4.3 Channel in Drone Communication Definition of channel Minimum channels required: 4 channels (Throttle
- Yaw) Additional channels: Camera control
- Flight modes Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Electrical Engi. / Electronics & Communication Engi. / Information & Communication Technology/ Renewable Energy Subject Code : DI05000081 Subject Name : Drone Technology 4.4 Communication Frequency Bands Basic concept of frequency Common frequency bands used: 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz Range vs frequency (basic idea) 4.5 Telemetry systems Definition
- Purpose of Telemetry and its Application 4.6 Ground Control Stations Definition Types (Mobile based
- Laptop Based) Functions Mobile Apps example 4.7 Waypoint Navigation Concept Definition Concept with example
Unit 5 Drone Safety and Regulations
- 5.1 Drone safety guidelines 5.2 Pre-flight checklist 5.3 Common drone failures and troubleshooting 5.4 Airspace awareness (Safe Flying Practices) 5.5 Introduction to drone regulations in India 5.6 Role of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) 5.7 No-fly zones and restricted areas Red Zone
- Yellow Zone
- Green Zone 5.8 Digital Sky platform overview
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