Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1
UAV Applications
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UAV Applications
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Subject: Aviation And Aerospace Engineering
Class: SHS 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 18
Grade code: 1.4.1.LI.2
Strand code: 4
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 1.4.1.CS.2
Indicator code: 1.4.1.LI.2
Theme: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS)
Subtheme: UAV Applications
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are no longer just tools for the military or futuristic gadgets in movies. They are increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives here in Ghana, transforming industries from healthcare to farming and entertainment. Understanding their applications is crucial for any student of aerospace engineering, as it opens up a world of career opportunities and innovative solutions to local problems. This lesson will explore the many ways UAVs are being used for civilian purposes, with a special focus on their impact in our Ghanaian context.
A. What is a UAV?
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. It is controlled either autonomously by onboard computers or by a pilot on the ground using a remote control. The entire system—including the aircraft, the ground-based controller, and the communication system—is called an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
Most people use the more common term "drone" to refer to UAVs, especially the smaller, multi-rotor types we often see. B. Civilian vs. Military Applications
It is important to understand the difference between how UAVs are used by civilians and by the military.