AVT 160 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Credits: 3 (2-1)

Introduces the planning, regulatory, administrative, and operational processes and knowledge required for facilitating an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Course includes examination of the technologies associated with small, medium, and large unmanned aeronautical vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations (GCS), remote split operations, line-of-site operations, payloads, limitations, emergency procedures, and future implications as related to UAV/UAS in commercial and government settings. (Class is designed for any student with an interest in UAV/UAS operations.)