SUAS 105 - sUAS Policy, Regulations, and Procedures

Number of Credits: 3
Explore the limitations and requirements of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations as they relate to commercial drone operation in the National Airspace System (NAS). Investigate state, local and organizational standards related to drone use, privacy, and emerging topics. Explore best practices in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). (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 (instructor will require a copy of your log book).
Course Topics:
Domestic and international existing and emerging rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Risk mitigation

Standard operating procedures
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discuss rules and regulations pertaining to 14 CFR Part 107. (PG2)
Investigate best privacy practices based on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (PG2)
Analyze case studies and discuss how the student would mitigate risk. (PG2, PG5)
Analyze emerging aviation policies, regulations and procedures. (PG2, PG5)
Discuss standard operating procedures necessary for successful missions. (PG2, PG5)
Obtain Certificates of Authorization and waivers in order to operate a mission according to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability intergration policy. (PG2, PG5)
Interpret international regulations. (PG2)
Investigate current and potential rulemaking bodies that impact drone missions. (PG2, PG5)