# Aeromechanics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles / Drones

- Institution: IIT Kanpur
- Department: Aerospace Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Prof. Abhishek
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101104807)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/101104807)
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## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01: Introduction to Aeromechanics of Unmanned Aerial Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/eba0b37c45c5) (Video)
2. [Lecture 02 : Introduction to Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAVs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/363ae4571a22) (Video)
3. [Lecture 03 : Aerodynamics of Fixed Wing Aerial Vehicles: Concept of Lift and Drag](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/2831532b9243) (Video)
4. [Lecture 04 : Basics of Aerodynamics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/9cd8822481f9) (Video)
5. [Lecture 05 : Basics of Aerodynamics and Flight Instruments](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/8a33d20985c8) (Video)
6. [Lecture 06 : Concepts of Aerodynamics and International Standard Atmosphere](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/bbd6205ebe80) (Video)
7. [Lecture 07 : International Standard Atmosphere and Aircraft Equation of Motion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/04b9b1dcaecd) (Video)
8. [Lecture 08 : Thrust and Power Considerations for Fixed Wing UAVs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/e70b7666adf4) (Video)
9. [Lecture 09 : Flight Performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/5297519609ca) (Video)
10. [Lecture 10: Range and Endurance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/cf86e55c913e) (Video)
11. [Lecture 11: Load Factor and V-n Diagram](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/c932fe0add4a) (Video)
12. [Lecture 12: Design philosophy for structures; Load factor in turning flight](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/7700f7f10923) (Video)
13. [Lecture 13: Concepts of Stability; Introduction to Rotary Wing Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/e9aa4402d7fa) (Video)
14. [Lecture 14: Elements of Rotary Wing Aerial Vehicles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/66824d9e2478) (Video)
15. [Lecture 15: Momentum theory of Rotor / Propeller in hover](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/d06a50507a7e) (Video)
16. [Lecture 16: Momentum Theory of Propellers / Rotors in Climb](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/926a96096250) (Video)
17. [Lecture 17: Operating States of Propeller](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/2914b4527d7d) (Video)
18. [Lecture 18: Inflow for Descending Flight and Edgewise Flight](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/9d65481e7dc6) (Video)
19. [Lecture 19: Power for Rotor in Edgewise Flight and Blade Element Theory](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/c8dd7e0acbc5) (Video)
20. [Lecture 20: Blade Element Theory and Momentum Theory](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/97fb5859ad3e) (Video)
21. [Lecture 21: Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/80b262cf1321) (Video)
22. [Lecture 22: Ideal Hovering Rotor and Mean Lift Coefficient](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/f35675738c8b) (Video)
23. [Lecture 23: Prandtl Tip Loss Factor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/3cc28fec3e84) (Video)
24. [Lecture 24: Performance of Edgewise Rotor in Forward Flight I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/f8f457bdc032) (Video)
25. [Lecture 25: Performance of Edgewise Rotor in Forward Flight II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/101104807/16c140660865) (Video)