UAS 100 - Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot Ground School

1 credit hour - One hour lecture weekly; one term.
Learn the essential regulations and standards to operate a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS), also known as a drone, under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 107 and other relevant regulations. Discuss topics to include federal regulations, airspace, aviation weather, loading and performance, radio communications, emergency procedures, physiological factors affecting pilot performance, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), crew resource management (CRM), airport operations, and maintenance and inspections procedures.

Note: This course prepares students to take the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate Exam, but the cost of the exam is not included in the course fees.