AVIA 161 - Remote Pilot Ground School

    Recent Professors
    Jeff Riolo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course prepares students to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for certification to operate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) under 55 pounds for commercial purposes. Emphasis is placed on the safety, legal, and ethical requirements of operation in the National Airspace System. Other topics include the core technologies of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) such as optics, sensors, powerplants, control systems, and communications. This course is intended for students majoring in Aviation Operations or anyone interested in unmanned aircraft flight.
    Usually Held
    Fri 6:00pm–9:10pm, Fri 6:00pm–9:20pm