Applied Composite Drone Manufacturing (Summer school)
Academic Study Board of the Faculty of Engineering
Teaching language: English
EKA: T960024102
Censorship: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Summer school (spring)
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Course ID: T960024101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 12-12-2022
Duration: Intensive course
Version: Archive
Course ID
Course Title
ECTS value
5
Internal Course Code
Responsible study board
Administrative Unit
Date of Approval
Course Responsible
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorte Smedegaard Schmidt | dss@sdu.dk | SDU Mechanical Engineering |
| Hannah Zuschke | hazu@tek.sdu.dk | TEK Uddannelseskoordinering og -support |
Teachers
| Name | Department | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Søren Wahlgren | swag@sdu.dk | SDU Mechanical Engineering | |
| Yasser Ahmad Hannan | yah@sdu.dk | SDU Mechanical Engineering |
Programme Secretary
| Name | Department | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mette Elise Jørgensen | mejo@tek.sdu.dk | TEK Uddannelseskoordinering og -support |
Offered in
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Offered in
Duration
Mandatory prerequisites
Two years of studies at university level (equivalent to 120 ECTS) within a relevant field of study, before the summer school starts.
Learning objectives - Knowledge
- Fundamentals of fixed wing drones (FWDs) aerodynamics and design
- FWD mechanics, configuration, stability, and control
- FWD structures and design
- Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs)
- Fundamentals and methods of FRC manufacturing
- Rapid prototyping
- Project management and planning
Learning objectives - Skills
- Perform basic aerodynamic, mechanical, and structural calculations for FWD design
- Virtual model design and flight mechanics simulations of FWDs
- Design and manufacturing with FRCs
- Design and production of molds for FRC manufacturing
- Prototype manufacturing
- CAD
- Project plan task execution and prioritization
- Combine skills and knowledge to build and test fly a FWD
Learning objectives - Competences
- Approaching FWD design applying methods and expertise in the engineering domain
- Identification and selection of suitable materials- and manufacturing process selection for FRC designs
Content
This course focuses on the design and manufacturing of fixed-wing drones (FWDs) using fiber-reinforced composite materials (FRCs).
The summer school offers two educational, intense and intriguing weeks where students gain fundamental knowledge and practical experience with FWDs, FRCs, composite design, and manufacturing.
Working together in international and interdisciplinary project teams, students will apply the knowledge and skills to design, build, and test fly their drone. The tasks include aerodynamic- and structural design, material selection, manufacturing planning and execution, simulations, etc.
The composite lab at the SDU Drone Center offers various composite manufacturing technologies and materials suitable for different aspects of drone building. The range of processes spans from additive manufacturing with composite materials over to filament winding and vacuum infusion. Natural fibers, like flax, offer sustainable composites, but high-performance glass- and carbon fibers are also available.
Students are most welcome to apply background knowledge from all relevant fields to push the team and improve the project.
Keywords: Aerodynamics, flight mechanics, fixed-wing drone design, fiber-reinforced composites, CAD design, flight simulation
URL for Skemaplan
Number of lessons
Teaching Method
This course is a mixture of lectures and lab work.
Time of classes
Two weeks in August
Teaching language
Examination regulations
Exam regulations
Name
Exam regulations
Examination is held
In the end of the course
Tests
Exam
EKA
T960024102
Name
Exam
Description
The examination is based on an overall assessment of:
- Individual participation
- Multiple choice quizzes (individual)
- Presentations (group)
- Test flight (group)
Form of examination
Combined test
Censorship
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Date of birth
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
ECTS value
5
Additional exam information
The form of examination in the re-examination is a written assignment (project report).
Additional information
Enrollment is limited to 20 out of 30 students.
If more applicants than places, applicants who meet the mandatory requirements are prioritized according to the below selection criteria:
1. Undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities (exchange); international undergraduates and graduate guest students (fee-paying); undergraduate and graduate students from other Danish universities.
2. Ph. D. Students from partner universities and other international Ph.D. students; other applicants
Note: Students are prioritized on a first-come-first-served basis i.e. according to the time we receive your complete application. In case a course is filled up, we will try to offer you an alternative course from your list of priorities. All final decisions about admission will be sent out continually.
The course will be at composite Lab in SDU UAS center/ Odense airport. Transportation between SDU campus and the lab will be provided.