SUAS 200 - sUAS Data Analysis

Number of Credits: 3
Explain accepted methods of capturing and analyzing drone data for various industries and purposes. Evaluate objectives and conditions that impact payload and drone platform decisions. Execute a flight plan. Engage in the analysis of various data sets. (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:
Program and mission planning.

Data acquisition and analysis.

Autonomous and manual flight.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Facilitate flight plans and checklists necessary to achieve appropriate data. (PG1, PG3, PG5).
Utilize appropriate payloads to capture data. (PG1, PG3, PG4).
Analyze data using software to interpret and calculate outcomes. (PG3)
Create deliverables from extracted data. (PG3)
Complete various flying scenarios, including autonomous and manual flights, for the purpose of data acquisition. (PG1, PG2)
Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to use FLIR Tools and ICE software for data analysis. (PG3)
Create a customized drone program including standard operating procedures, drone maintenance, battery maintenance, and best practices related to data acquisition. (PG2, PG5)