1. UAVP300 UAV Propulsion Methods & Selection

This 12-week online course addresses fundamental principles of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion design. It is intended as a novel course that provides in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art propulsion issues for UAVs, including propulsion options, cycle analysis, principles of operation, systems, components, and performance and efficiency calculations. Theory of aero-engines and their related background in gas dynamics, thermodynamics and stress analysis are presented. System as well as component engineering aspects of engine aero-thermo-mechanical design are examined. Alternative poser for Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be discussed. The course is designed to meet the needs of hybrid UAV propulsion engineers, designers, industry managers, UAV R&D engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: Online aircraft & UAV MRO knowledge test (optional) Main Textbook: Fahlstrom, P.G. and Gleason T.J. (2012). Introduction to UAV systems. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester. Software: Matlab, Simulink, Aerosim. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (UAV Propulsion) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1-3: Fundamentals of UAV propulsion; Analysis and design of UAV propulsion; Tutorials 1-2. Week 4-6: UAV GAS turbine engines - jet engine; UAV GAS turbine engines - turbofan, turboprop and turbo shaft engines; Tutorials 4-5. Week 7-9: UAV internal combustion propulsion; UAV propellers; Tutorials 7-8. Week 10-12: UAV electric propulsion; Perception for UAV propulsion; Tutorials 10-11; Course review.

2. VUAD300 VTOL-Cruiser UAV Advanced Design

This 12-week online course covers advanced design principles of double hybrid (flight mode and propulsion) VTOL-cruiser small UAVs. It is intended as a unique course that provides in-depth understanding of state-of-the-art full-cycle separate lift and thrust (SLT) UAV design. The course includes all stages of drone design: Specifications, aerodynamics, propulsion options, principles of operation, systems, components, performance, efficiencies and related calculations, simulations, and final comprehensive design reports. The course has been designed to meet the needs of hybrid UAV engineers, designers, industry managers, UAV R&D engineers, and educators. Course leader: Dr. Emaid A. Abdul-Retha Mode of Assessment: UAV advanced design assignments & paper (optional) Main Textbook: Austin, R. (2010). Unmanned aircraft systems: UAVS design, development and deployment. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., Chichester. Software: Matlab, Simulink, Aerosim. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award (VTOL UAV Advanced Design) Oxford Aerospace Academy (Assessed using online knowledge test)

CONTENTS

Week 1-3: Introduction; Hybrid flight; Hybrid propulsion; VTOL UAV description; Novel separate lift and thrust (SLT) technologies. Week 4-6: Applications; Mission profile; UAV regulations. Week 7-9: Design process; UAV sizing; Wing geometry; Propulsion; Structure; UAV key materials. Week 10-12: Flight control; Propulsion and power management; Simulations; Design reports; Future research directions; Course summary.

3. CAA-ANO CAA Air Navigation Order

The new Air Navigation Order (ANO) 2016 provides the foundation for a simpler and more proportionate approach to the regulation of many GA activities that fall under national (and not European) regulation. According to Mr Tony Rapson - Head of General Aviation Unit, CAA - the Air Navigation Order 2016 puts in place the legal basis to help simplify the GA regulatory framework. It formalises many of the regulatory changes and will help make the rules easier to understand. This courses provides students with in-depth knowledge of the ANO 2016. Course leader: Dr. Pascual Marques. Mode of Assessment: Online multiple-choice knowledge test Main Resource: Air Navigation Order 2016. Certificate: Certificate of Attendance Oxford Aerospace Academy (No course assessment required) Certificate of Award Oxford Aerospace Academy (Requires passing an Air Law knowledge test)

CONTENTS

PART 1 - Interpretation and categorisation PART 2 - Application of the Order PART 3 - Registration and marking PART 4 - Airworthiness of Aircraft PART 5 - Operations PART 6 - Aircrew PART 7 - Air traffic services PART 8 - Aerodromes and lighting PART 9 - Documents and records PART 10 - Prohibited behaviour, directives, rules, powers and penalties PART 11 - Revocations and savings, consequential amendments and transitional arrangements PART 12 - Review