AVT 161 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Safety: UAS Foundations

Credits: 3 (2-1)

Provides an understanding of how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are used to accomplish a variety of tasks in complex environments and how remote pilots apply UAS technology for commercial, scientific, and governmental purposes while respecting both physical and regulatory limitations. The course creates a foundation of professionalism and ethics applicable to remote pilots. This is one of four courses leading to federal licensure and a nationally recognized certificate in Small UAS Safety. Prerequisite(s): None.