he general methodological approach of the subject is based on the principle of multivariate strategies, which aims to facilitate active participation and construction of the learning process by students. In this sense, full-group master classes will be proposed, and practical activities and monitoring of student work will be proposed in small groups.

Specifically, the training activities included in this subject are the following:

Theory classes

Exposition and discussion of the fundamental concepts of the subject (full group).

Problem classes

Resolution and discussion of exercises that allow the theoretical concepts of the subject to be reinforced (full group).

Practical classes

Contents:

• Complete drone assembly.
• Calibrations to Make the Drone Ready for Flight Tests (Radio Control Configuration, Autopilot Setup and Calibrations).
• Python Programming for UAS.
• Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) Flight Simulation for Pre-Flight Testing (Mission planning, geofence configuration, waypoint navigation, Python-based autonomous control and flight-test preparation).
• Real flight tests (Note: This activity is subject to the availability of a suitable flight space).

Outcomes: By the end of these laboratory activities, students will be able to:

• Identify the major components of a UAS and understand their function into the global UAS system.
• Assemble a multirotor drone safely and correctly.
• Configure the radio control and autopilot systems.
• Perform essential calibrations and pre-flight safety inspections.
• Demonstrate fundamental drone piloting and flight control skills using a simulation environment.
• Develop Python applications for autonomous UAS operations.
• Prepare a drone for safe and successful flight testing.

Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Restricted use: For this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively in support tasks, such as bibliographic or information searches, text correction or translations, or in the search for techniques that allow solving certain specific parts of an activity, provided that the student can understand what the AI ​​technology provides and integrate it into their own process of resolving or developing the activity. In no case is the use of AI technologies permitted to directly obtain the solution to a proposed activity. For this reason, when presenting their proposed solution to an assessable activity, the student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI in this assessable activity will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a partial or total penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

This course does not use a single assessment system.

FINAL GRADE = CE1 x 0.3 + CE2 x 0.3 + CE3 x 0.4

CE1: Continuous assessment grade.

CE2: Written exam grade.

CE3: Practical work grade.

If any of the assessment components (CEi) has a value lower than 4, the course grade will be Fail.

A grade of Not Present will only be awarded if no assessable material is submitted.

Continuous assessment details:

It consists of a set of exercises or tests that will be completed individually after the class work for each topic, in order to assess the level of mastery of the content.

Not Present and Honors

A grade of Not Present will only be awarded if no assessable material is submitted.

Honors: Awarding an honors grade is at the discretion of the course instructors. The UAB regulations state that Honors (MH) can only be awarded to students who have obtained a final grade of 9.00 or higher. Up to 5% of Honors can be awarded to students enrolled in the course.

Restoration of Failed Activities

Generally (according to UAB academic regulations), students can retake the exam provided they have submitted a set of activities that represent at least two-thirds of the total grade for the course.

Specifically:

• Regarding the written exam, there is a re-evaluation exam for students who failed or did not take the exam during the regular examination period, provided they meet the UAB academic regulations mentioned in the introductory paragraph of this section. The maximum grade achievable on the retake exam is 8.
• Continuous assessment activities cannot be retaken, either individually or as a group.
• Practical activities cannot be retaken, either individually or as a group.

Repeat Students

The assessment method for repeat students will be the same as for all other students.

Academic Regulations Regarding Copying in Assessment Activities

Without prejudice to any other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate, and in accordance with current academic regulations, any irregularities committed by a student that could lead to a change in the grade of an assessment will result in a grade of zero. Therefore, copying or allowing others to copy an assignment or any other assessment activity will result in a failing grade of zero, and if passing the assignment is required to pass the course, the entire course will be failed. Assessment activities graded in this way and by this procedure will not be eligible for retake, and therefore, the course will be failed directly without the opportunity to retake it in the same academic year.