2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

UAS 132 - UAS Flight Operations


Description: Fundamentals of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fixed-wing and multirotor flight. Designed for the rated Remote Pilot to safely operate fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned aircraft. Emphasis on semi-autonomous, autonomous, and manual flying techniques during takeoff, flight and landing.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Pre-takeoff procedures 
  2. Basic flying characteristics of Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
  3. Autonomous and semi-autonomous flight programming 
  4. Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds 
  5. Advanced flight maneuvers 
  6. Emergency operations 
  7. Post-flight procedures 
  8. Ground handling and support

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Employ safe flying techniques during takeoffs and landings using first-person video. (2-4) 
  2. Use safe and consistent traffic patterns, approaches, and landing procedures. (3,4) 
  3. Use pre-takeoff and post-landing procedures and ground support functions. (1,7,8) 
  4. Operate aircraft safely and consistently during basic and advanced flight maneuvers. (5) 
  5. Employ consistently sound judgment to simulated and real emergencies. (6)  

Required Assessment:
Ability to properly program the aircraft for semi-autonomous and autonomous flight during required missions, within FAA standards of 14CFR Part §107.