Get (and stay) in the air
3autonomy aerospace academy
Design, Build, Fly, Repair, Repeat.
course syllabus
DAY 1: COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
Participants learn 3D modeling fundamentals for component and assembly design, mastering essential operations in computer aided drafting (CAD) to support modular sUAS development.
DAY 2: MANUFACTURING
Participants learn the fundamentals of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), including setup, operation, and maintenance of high-speed 3D printers with composite filaments for rapid prototyping.
DAY 3: TECHNOLOGY
Participants study the fundamentals of modern small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) technologies at the component level, from hardware to software, and become familiar with the essentials of autonomous flight.
DAY 4: ASSEMBLY (LAB)
Participants fabricate, assemble, integrate, and configure a complete sUAS platform, addressing common assembly challenges, troubleshooting, and resolutions in a hands-on environment.
DAY 5: FLIGHT TEST (LAB)
Participants cover safe sUAS operations, first-flight protocols, platform tuning, mission planning, autonomous modes, and post-flight log analysis, with an emphasis on FAA-compliant practices.