Lesson: UAV Aerodynamics

Overview: 
This lesson provides an overview of the aerodynamic principles at work with UAVs.
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

  1. Identify aspects of aircraft performance
  2. Identify and explain the 4 Forces of Flight on an aircraft
  3. Identify and explain the 3 Axes of Control of an aircraft
  4. Explain climb performance and stall for a quadcopter
  5. Explain stability and center of gravity for a quadcopter
Instruction Guide: 
Primary Instructional Material: 
Differentiated Instruction Material: Extended: 
Formative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Upper Elementary
Middle School
High School
Scope & Sequence: 
Science
Focus Subject: 
Engineering
Robotics Hardware
Science
Technology
HW Platform: 
Any
SW Platform: 
Any
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed