UAS 100 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Ground School

1 credit hour - One hour lecture weekly; one term.
Learn the essential regulations and standards to operate a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), also known as a drone, under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 and other relevant regulations. Discuss topics to include federal regulations, airspace, aviation weather, aircraft 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. Typically offered OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Apply appropriate federal laws and regulations specific to small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) operations.
Interpret aviation charts to identify controlled and uncontrolled airspace, operating requirements, special-use airspace, and flight restrictions.
Evaluate aviation weather charts, reports, and forecasts specific to safe sUAS operations.
Describe the physiological factors that can affect pilot performance and use a systematic approach to good decision-making that assess and mitigate risk.
Explain the potential circumstances that would create an inflight emergency and how to mitigate potential consequences including the maintenance and inspection required to assure safe operation of a sUAS.