Unmanned Aircraft Systems

About the Monograph

This monograph provides a bird's-eye view of the complex technology of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It is targeted towards a wider audience that includes, beginners who need an introduction to the subject; practicing specialist engineers who need to learn about other disciplines; and programme managers, bureaucrats, planners and policy makers who would like to get a holistic picture of the UAV technology. It provides an approach to the system engineering methodology for the initial sizing of an UAV. A very informative chapter on the lesson learnt provides practicing engineers a glimpse of real life problems. The book discusses several issues relating to the operation of UAVs. An exhaustive compilation of references is provided with every chapter to explore the depth when desired.

About the Author

Shri J Jayaraman is a well-known engineer scientist from Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bangaluru. He has over four decades of work experience in the development of indigenous aeronautical systems. A mechanical engineer by training, Shri Jayaraman provided mechanical and airframe design support to several UAV projects as a lead mechanical designer. He led the Project team Lakshya culminating in successful Inter Services User Evaluation and subsequent induction into Indian Air Force. He was also the Group Director for all UAV projects of ADE. He is the fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, Institution of Engineers (India) and Aeronautical Society of India. He is a recipient of a number of awards including DRDO Performance Excellence Award for Development of PTA, DRDO Scientist of the Year and Dr Ghatge Design Award from Aeronautical Society of India. His current focus is on Systems Engineering.