Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (AIAA Education)

Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems introduces readers to the uses of civil and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), sometimes called domestic drones. We are currently experiencing revolutionary changes in aviation due to the rapid implementation of UAS. New paths to airspace access are opening up in the United States and around the world. UAS operations are surging, creating jobs, new benefits, and new challenges for society. Civil missions are performed by civilian government, also known as the public sector. Civil customers may include law enforcement, first responders, public universities, and scientific researchers, among others. Commercial missions are performed by the private sector or individuals. While not strictly commercial, this book also covers personal and recreational UAS.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 System Classes
Chapter 3 System Technologies for Civilian Missions
Chapter 4 Economics and Business
Chapter 5 Surveying, Mapping, and Aerial Photography
Chapter 6 Infrastructure
Chapter 7 Agriculture
Chapter 8 Forestry, Wetlands, and Ecology
Chapter 9 Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 10 Emergency Response
Chapter 11 Logistics and Transport
Chapter 12 Mining and Energy
Chapter 13 Scientific Research
Chapter 14 Communications
Chapter 15 Journalism, Cinematography, and Photography
Chapter 16 Wildlife Management
Chapter 17 Hobbies, Art, and Recreation
Chapter 18 Education and Research
Chapter 19 Miscellaneous Missions
Chapter 20 Special Topics