AV 103 - Introduction to Unmanned Aviation Systems

Credits: 4

Description
The course provides students with an introduction to UAS starting with historical background and continuing through the current state of UAS technology including current applications for UAS. The first half of the semester concentrates on preparing the student for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate test (Part 107). In the second half of the semester, students will be introduced to relevant UAS topics including, aircraft types and systems, flight characteristics and theory, Sensors, data processing, mapping, and photography. The course includes laboratory time for aircraft maintenance and configuration exercises, flight time on several UAS aircraft, and data processing projects.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of FAA part 107 certification test topics and UAS best practices.
Explain basic characteristics of drones, including battery and air frame maintenance, configurations, and flight characteristics.
Differentiate between UAS mission plans involving different payload options which would include mapping software options.
Fly multiple drone types demonstrating their various applications to address issues.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade