UAV

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Transition from Military to Commercial

Executive Summary

The progress and development in the Aviation industry is visible from the development of unmanned aerial vehicles. These are popular for military use in war fares and combat. However this paper discusses the potential use of unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial use. Many factors go in favour of this transition for example; it will create employment opportunities, boost economy, and attract investments. However, the perception of people about their use is still confined to the warfare and combats. USA has been progressive in the use of UAVs. Previously, the technology was not efficient to undertake these projects. But with the passage of time, USA created a range of UAVS. The researchers and analyst are trying to take this invention a step ahead by making it available for the civil and commercial use. With the efficiency, utility, and speed of these vehicles, the risk hazards re there since, the system is automatic based on computerized processes, therefore, any malfunction can cause serious ground danger and air collision. Currently, the transition towards commercial sue is difficult because of the absence of regulations and flight safety standards specific to UAVs, however in USA the airspace society and FFAA are planning to devise comprehensive safety standards. Finally, if the commercial use of UAV s has to become common, through marketing afforest will be required. These marketing efforts will not only help changing perception of people, but they will boost the economic development by creating a new industry. The collaboration of the civil, public, and scientific communities is essential in having a successful transition from military to commercial/civil UAV.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary2

Introduction7

PO #1: Fundamentals of Air Transportation8

Change in Flight Management System8

Strategic and Tactical UAV8

Current Technologies Specific to UAV Operations and Security9

Micro UAVs10

VTOL UAVs11

Command and control Software11

Pressurized structured Component technologies11

UAV design12

PSB Technology for Autopilot12

Improved stability through longitudinal and lateral dynamics12

Improved Operational Security Measures13

Perception of people towards the move to UAVs instead of pilots13

The environmental aspect14

The political aspect15

PO #2: Fundamentals for Research and Development15

Techniques that are being used to build the next generation of aircraft15

Avionics15

Fly-by-wire and a flight control system16

Stealth technology17

Current UAVs used by the US military17

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AQM-34N Fire bee19

BQM-145A Medium Range UAV19

Processes and manufacturing20

Techniques to Develop New Aircraft Manufacturing Materials20

Use of Composites21

The Fiberglass21

The Rocky Mountain Composite Technology22

Vehicle Mission Requirements22

Role UAVs play in today's Military23

Planning24

Shipment, Receipt, Transportation and Maintenance to Improved Job Growth25

PO #3: Human Factors in Aspects of the Aviation Industry26

Sleep deprivation26

Fatigue and carelessness27

Lack of attention to details28

Human Limitations28

Long Working Hours29

Varying Working Shifts30

The Effect on Lifestyle30

Lack of proper breaks31

PO #4: Industry Related Research and Problems32

Survey methodology32

Research design32

Hypothesis32

Sampling32

Survey Tools33

Data Analysis33

Views about UAV33

The positive views 33

The opposing views 35

Safety Concerns36

Line-of-sight37

The safety regulations37

Adaptability to be powered by man-made fuels38

Effects of marketing39

Effect on the target groups39

Effect on the perception regarding UAVs40

The current marketing challenges41

The cost effects41

Viability of Commercial UAVs43

Creation of a new industry43

PO#9: The Industrial safety and Regulations44

Hazards in manufacturing components44

Occurrence of accidents and Current safety procedures/regulations44

Safety management45

FAA towards UAV safety requirements45

Standard operating procedures46

Expanding TSA to cover UAVs47

Air control safety standards47

The future of UAVs48

Findings48

Recommendations49

Conclusion50

References52



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