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Module-6
Design, Build, Test & Fly – Coroplast (Coro) Planes
Session 1: Aircraft Components and Materials
- Learn about structure: Wing design, airfoil, stabilizers, landing gear
- Hands-on: Test wing profiles using small fan or wind tunnel
Session 2: Blueprint to Build
- How to read simple aircraft diagrams
- Sketching their own plane on a template
Session 3: Building the Frame
- Guided model construction with foam board/balsa kit
- Aligning wing, fuselage and control surfaces
Session 4: Adding Functional Elements
- Optional motorized propeller
- Control surface demo (rudder, elevator)
Session 5: Trial & Error Testing
- Gliding test flights and observation of flaws
- Fixing wing angles or tail misalignments
Session 6: Advanced Model Enhancement
- Introduction to basic electronics (battery, motor, switch)
- Safety and circuit connection basics
Session 7: Showcase & Certification
- Final demo flights and peer presentations
- Awards for creativity, best build, flight control, etc.
Module-7
Design & Flight of Multicopter
Part 1: Basic Drone Workshop (3 Days)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand UAV types and aerodynamics
- Get hands-on experience with drone frame assembly and electronics
- Learn flight principles, safety, and regulations
Day-wise Breakdown:
- Day 1: Introduction to Drones & Flight Basics
- Day 2: Assembly & Electronics Integration
- Day 3: Flight Testing & Orientation
Part 2: Advanced Drone Workshop (5 Days)
Learning Objectives:
- Advanced tuning, PID control, GPS navigation, and mission planning
- Payload integration and custom drone design
- Real-world applications: surveillance, mapping, delivery
Day-wise Breakdown:
- Day 1: Advanced Aerodynamics & Frame Design
- Day 2: Flight Controller Deep Dive
- Day 3: GPS & Autonomous Flight
- Day 4: Payload & Sensors Integration
- Day 5: Capstone UAV Challenge + Industry Overview
Module-8
Hobby Aircraft Development ,
Advanced Aeromodelling& UAV Systems
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand principles of aerodynamics, stability, and control
- Gain practical experience in designing and fabricating fixed-wing and rotary UAVs
- Learn propulsion systems, electronics integration, and flight tuning
- Simulate, assemble, and test fly an RC model or UAV
- Get exposure to RPTO frameworks and pilot licensing essentials
Day-wise Curriculum Breakdown
- Day 1: Fundamentals of Flight and Aircraft Design
- Day 2: Fixed-Wing Aerodynamics & Stability
- Day 3: Fabrication and Electronics Integration
- Day 4: Flight Simulation & Field Testing
- Day 5: UAV Capstone Project + Industry Linkage
Materials & Support Provided:
- Kits: Frame components, motor, ESC, servos, LiPo battery, charger, controller
- Tools: Cutting tools, soldering irons, screwdrivers, adhesives
- Simulators and training laptops (if hosted in a lab)
- Printed manuals + online video reference library
- E-certificate of participation
Module-9
FPV (First-Person View) Systems
Learning Objectives:
- Master FPV (First Person View) drone piloting using goggles
- Build, configure, and race high-speed FPV drones
- Understand PID tuning, motor KV selection, failsafe modes
- Develop spatial awareness, control reflexes, and aerial navigation skills
- Understand safety, race rules, and competition formats
Day-wise Curriculum Breakdown
- Day 1: Introduction to FPV Drone Racing
- Day 2: FPV Systems Setup & Tuning
- Day 3: Simulator Training + Field Orientation
- Day 4: FPV Flying Practice + Technical Maneuvers
- Day 5: FPV Drone Race Day + Debrief
