2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

UAS 100 - Introduction to UAS


Description: Fundamentals of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Includes history, legislation, concept of operations, types of systems, and current applications.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Concept of operations
  2. Types of UAS
  3. Controls and displays
  4. Takeoff and landing systems
  5. UAS Sub-Components
  6. Current UAS applications
  7. UAS history
  8. UAS regulations

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify basic UAS operational factors. (1-3)
  2. Categorize types of UAS systems. (2)
  3. Identify the sub-components of UAS and explain their operation. (3,5)
  4. Associate the types of UAS systems with their advantages and disadvantages. (4,5)
  5. Describe current UAS capabilities and applications. (1,6)
  6. Discuss basic UAS history. (7)
  7. Describe UAS regulations. (8)

Required Assessment:
Take and pass the 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate prior to completing the course, or pass the FAA WINGS course and submit and have signed, the IACRA 8710 if the student is already a rated pilot, to earn the Part 107 FAA Remote Pilot certification.