Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2IHA 104İHA SİSTEMLERİ ÜRETİM VE TESTLERİ2+2+03501.08.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the main components of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), explain their operating principles, technical characteristics, and selection criteria, and enable students to perform basic performance calculations and understand the integration of UAV components such as motors, propellers, ESCs, servo motors, batteries, flight controllers, GPS modules, radio systems, power distribution units, and airframes.
Course Content Introduction to UAV systems, classification of UAV components, airframe structures and materials, brushless DC (BLDC) motors, servo motors and their operating principles, comparison of BLDC and servo motors, propeller structure, propeller diameter and pitch, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), Li-Po battery technology, battery capacity, C-rating and flight time calculations, power distribution systems, flight controllers, GPS, radio control systems, motor-propeller matching, thrust calculations, thrust-to-weight ratio, selection of suitable motors and propellers, UAV system integration, and basic production and testing practices.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, hands-on examination of real UAV components, laboratory practices, component demonstrations, performance calculations, sample system design activities, and problem-solving exercises. Students analyze various motors, propellers, ESCs, batteries, and other UAV components to perform basic component selection and performance analysis.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Adem Arı adem.ari@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes, motor and ESC manufacturer catalogs, propeller technical catalogs, Li-Po battery technical documents, Pixhawk, ArduPilot and similar flight controller board documents, UAV component technical datasheets.
Course Notes Course materials consist of lecture notes, UAV component catalogs, manufacturers' technical manuals, laboratory worksheets, and up-to-date technical references prepared by the instructor.
Documents Ders notları Motor ve ESC üretici katalogları Pervane teknik katalogları Li-Po batarya teknik dokümanları Pixhawk, ArduPilot ve benzeri uçuş kontrol kartı dokümanları İHA komponent teknik föyleri
Assignments Gerekli görüldüğünde öğrencilerden belirli bir İHA platformu için motor–pervane–ESC–batarya seçimi yapmaları, uçuş süresi ve itki/ağırlık oranı hesaplamaları gerçekleştirmeleri ve sonuçlarını rapor halinde sunmaları istenebilir.
Exams Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavlarında öğrencilerin İHA sistem bileşenlerini tanıma, çalışma prensiplerini açıklama, motor, servo motor, ESC, batarya, pervane ve uçuş kontrol sistemlerini karşılaştırma, uygun komponent seçimi yapma ve temel performans hesaplamalarını (uçuş süresi, batarya kapasitesi, motor–pervane eşleşmesi ve itki/ağırlık oranı gibi) uygulayabilme düzeyleri değerlendirilmektedir.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %5
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %25
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 12 12
Laboratory 7 2 14
Final examination 1 26 26
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify the main systems and components of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
2 Explain UAV airframe types, structural characteristics, and application areas.
3 Explain the operating principles of brushless DC motors and servo motors and compare their main differences.
4 Explain propeller diameter, pitch, rotation direction, and propeller numbering systems.
5 Evaluate motor–propeller matching and perform basic thrust calculations.
6  Select  the appropriate motor, propeller, and power system according to UAV weight.
7 Explain the main characteristics of Li-Po batteries (cell count, capacity, C-rating, voltage) and interpret
8 Estimate UAV flight time based on battery capacity and system current consumption.
9 Explain the functions of ESCs, power distribution boards, flight controllers, and other basic electronic components.
10 Explain the operating principles of GPS/GNSS systems and fundamental sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and barometers.
11 Identify Ground Control Station (GCS) software and explain its basic functions.
12 Explain the applications of image processing software in UAV systems.
13 Explain and compare the basic flight modes used in UAVs.
14 Compare different propeller configurations such as Quad-X, Quad-Plus, Hexacopter, and Octocopter.
15  Select  the basic UAV components required for a specified mission and  create  a simple UAV system configuration.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to UAV Systems, UAV Classification and Basic Components Review basic UAV concepts Lecture notes
2 UAV Airframe Types, Frame Structures and Materials Review UAV airframe types Lecture notes
3 Brushless DC Motors (BLDC), Servo Motors and Operating Principles Review motor types Lecture notes
4 Propellers, Diameter, Pitch, Rotation Direction and Configurations Review propeller characteristics Lecture notes
5 Motor–Propeller Matching, Thrust Calculations and Thrust-to-Weight Ratio Review thrust calculations Lecture notes
6 Li-Po Batteries, 3S-4S-6S, Capacity, C-Rating, Battery Selection and Flight Time Calculation Review Li-Po battery specifications Lecture notes
7 ESCs, Power Distribution Systems, Flight Controllers and General Component Review Review electronic components Lecture notes
8 Midterm Examination Review Weeks 1–7 Lecture notes
9 GPS, GNSS, Compass, IMU and Other Basic Sensors Review sensor systems Lecture notes
10 Ground Control Station Software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc.) Review ground control software Lecture notes
11 Introduction to Image Processing Software and Basic Applications Review image processing concepts Lecture notes
12 Flight Modes and Flight Control Systems Review flight modes Lecture notes
13 UAV Component Integration and System Assembly Review component integration Lecture notes
14 Quality Control Methods for Composite Materials Review quality control methods Lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant