Level 2, Unit 4 - The Development and Deployment of Unmanned Vehicles

Level 2, Unit 4 - The Development and Deployment of Unmanned Vehicles (4 credits)

1. 1. Understand the history and range of uses of UVs	2. 2. Appreciate the design and development issues related to UVs	3. 3. Explore the problems and solutions of UV usage	4. 4. Understand the legal, moral and ethical issues related to UV use
1.1 I can research the history of UVs and list the key milestones	2.1 I can describe the range of designs currently in use	3.1 I can describe the main control methods used with UVs	4.1 I can describe the legal issues relating to UVs
1.2 I can list the primary uses of UVs currently in operation	2.2 I can assess the designs in terms of their use	3.2 I can assess the development constraints that apply in building UVs	4.2 I can assess the main laws and regulations that affect UVs use
1.3 I can explore the extended range of uses of UVs	2.3 I can assess the main materials used in the construction of UVs and list their strengths and weaknesses	3.3 I can describe the key requirements of endurance and reliability of UVs	4.3 I can review the ethical concerns relating to UVs in a commercial setting
1.4 I can describe the use of UVs in civil and military situations and give examples of each	2.4 I can describe the main forms of UVs based on their use and required characteristics such as range, height, speed, payload	3.4 I can design my own basic UV based on my understanding	4.4 I can review the ethical and legal concerns relating to UVs in a military setting
	2.5 I can describe the software and hardware used in UVs	3.5 I can describe the features and use of my UV