SUAS 103 - sUAS Foundations

Number of Credits: 3
Identify the capabilities and limitations of UAS technology, including hardware and software. Explain the wide-ranging concerns related to UAS integration into national airspace. Additional $99 certification exam fee is paid to Unmanned Safety Institute. Certification is not guaranteed. (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): SUAS 102, plus a minimum of 35 hours documented flight time. The instructor will require a copy of your log book.
Course Topics:
Foundations of Unmanned Aircraft

Robotic Aircraft

Datalinks

Control Stations

Payloads
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify important UAS technologies, platforms, and systems. (PG1, PG3)
Explain the origins and development of unmanned aviation. (PG5)
Differentiate commercial and governmental application of small UAS technology. (PG2, PG5)
Analyze the key concepts and theories associated with remote sensing. (PG4)
Categorize UAS control stations and the methods of UAS control. (PG3)
Distinguish between and identify appropriate datalink configurations. (PG4)
Apply course knowledge and skills to the Unmanned Safety Institute Safety Level 1 certification exam. (PG2, PG5)