Design project: Design of MAVs and UAVs

Introduction to systematic design, Preliminary weight estimation, sizing from a conceptual sketch, airfoil and geometry selection, thrust loading and wing loading selection, initial sizing, configuration layout and special consideration in configuration designs. Propulsion and fuel system integration. Internal Layout, weight and balance. Design of wing, fuselage, control surfaces and landing gear and subsystems, surface controls. Performance, stability and control. Preliminary cost analysis. Preliminary aerodynamic design of a given set of specifications. Drawing its three views and layout an estimation of its performance and stability characteristics