Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: UMSI-0001 Organization's ID: USI201 Organization: Unmanned Safety Institute Location: Online Length: 9 weeks (40 hours) Dates Offered: 9/1/2017 - 8/31/2021 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Aerodynamics, Unmanned Aircraft Robotics and Sensors, Unmanned Aircraft Human Factors and Equipment Operations, or Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of UAS technology to include the hardware and software inclusions and gain a holistic view of concerns facing UAS integration into the National Airspace. Learning Outcomes: Identify important UAS technologies, platforms, and systems Explain the origins and development of unmanned aviation Analyze the key concepts and theories associated with Remote Sensing Categorize UAS control stations and the method of UAS control Differentiate commercial and governmental application of small UAS technology Distinguish between and identify appropriate datalink configurations General Topics: Foundations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) more commonly referred to as drones Unmanned aircraft systems and classification Current issues for unmanned aircraft system operations Robotics Aerodynamics and performance Unmanned aircraft movement Unmanned aircraft system datalinks Radio frequency communications and limits Unmanned aircraft datalink configurations Ground control station equipment Ground control station architecture Role of the human remote pilot Remote sensing Active and passive sensors Cameras and other payloads Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Presentations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content