Aviation Systems (AVOT)

AVOT2001. UAS Concepts. (3 Credits)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Concepts provides students with an introduction to small Unmanned Systems (sUAS). Topics include the history of unmanned aircraft; the potential markets associated with sUAS utilization; and exposure to dynamic regulatory environment. This course includes academics and computer simulated flight training of multi-rotor sUAS platforms using simulator software and hardware systems to include basic flight maneuvers and flight dynamics. This course will also introduce students to the more commonly used platforms. Introduction to microlight aircraft operations.

AVOT2003. Aviation Meteorology & NAS. (3 Credits)

Aviation Meteorology introduces students to weather theory and provides new small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) pilots with basic knowledge of weather principles. This course develops understanding into how weather affects sUAS mission activities and how to make preflight decisions based on weather reports and forecasts. Discussion will also include the various categories within the National Airspace System to insure students understand how to operate legally and safely in the proximity of other aircraft.

AVOT2010. Intermediate Flight Develop.. (3 Credits)

This course will address mission planning and controlled flight of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Command and control scenarios will be discussed in relation to mission objectives utilizing sUAS. Specific control systems will be utilized and will include ground training, simulator training, and flight training. Lab assignments will include practical mission preparation, planning and autonomous mission execution in external flight training using microlight aircraft, basic and advanced aircraft.

AVOT2103. Small Unman. A.S. Regulations. (3 Credits)

This course examines the regulatory requirements associated with operating as a Certified Remote Pilot. Topics include differences between recreational and commercial users and how federal regulations are applicable to various operations. Students demonstrate knowledge of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) regulations as well as aeronautical decision-making, airspace, flight restrictions, navigation, airport operations, physiological effects of drugs and alcohol, and weather. Upon successful completion students will be eligible to stand in for FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge exam and become certified as Remote Pilot with sUAS rating.

AVOT2105. Commercial Applications. (4 Credits)

Commercial Applications is an advanced course that allows students to further develops skills needed to operate in complex sUAS environments. Students will challenge their skills by working through realistic scenarios that exist for professional operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. In addition, students will plan and execute missions that exist for professional operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in a variety of commercial applications including: Aerial Mapping: Agriculture, Surveying, Topography; Monitoring: Ecological, Public Safety, Search and Rescue; Inspection: Industrial Operations, Communication and Electrical Towers, Buildings, Real Estate.