Fluid Mechanics Course
This course equips you with essential fluid mechanics knowledge for high-altitude UAV design. Learn to estimate drag types, calculate power needs, apply scaling tools like Reynolds and Mach numbers, analyse boundary layers, design inlets, and use atmospheric data to confidently engineer and optimise UAV systems at 16 km altitudes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to predict lift, drag, and power for high-altitude UAVs. Master drag estimation, total drag coefficients, propulsion power calculations, dimensional analysis, uncertainty methods, analytical models, real atmosphere data, and inlet performance for reliable aerodynamic decisions.
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Develop skills
- Predict UAV drag, induced drag, and shaft power quickly and accurately.
- Design wings and lift for 16 km high-altitude UAV cruise in minutes.
- Evaluate boundary layer regimes and skin-friction drag effectively.
- Size intakes, forecast losses, and ensure mass flow at high altitudes.
- Apply dimensional analysis with Re, Ma, and q to scale tests to real flights.
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