Design and Fabrication of UAVs · SHS3 Aviation And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.2 - Fly the fabricated UAV.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate safe pre-flight inspection procedures for a fabricated UAV, checking for structural integrity, control surface movement, and secure connections before attempting flight.
Operate a small UAV using flight simulation software, demonstrating smooth take-off, controlled turns, and stable landing techniques.
Fly a fabricated model UAV in a controlled outdoor or large indoor space, executing at least one successful launch, a brief controlled flight, and a safe recovery.
Apply Level 3 strategic reasoning by troubleshooting common flight problems (such as nose-diving, stalling, or unstable roll) and explaining the likely cause and corrective action for each issue observed.
Document the flight testing process in a project journal, recording observations about the UAV’s performance and identifying one design modification that could improve flight behaviour.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Design and Fabrication of UAVs (4.3)
Content standard: 3.4.3.CS.3 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to fabricate and test a selected design. 3.4.3.LO.1 Make sketches of several UAV concepts to satisfy stipulated mission requirements. 3.4.3.LO.2 Determine by analytical means, the physical properties of a UAV. 3.4.3.LO.3 Construct and fly a small UAV.
Indicator: 3.4.3.LI.2 - Fly the fabricated UAV.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 124

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:
- Learners use the simulation software to practice the flying of UAV.
- Learners fly model UAVs.
- Wood
- Screws
- A small UAV
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Styrofoam
- Epoxy glue
- Flight simulation software and equipment
- A model
- rocket
Assessment (3.4.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.