AVIATEK 075 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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    Description
    This course introduces students to small unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The course ensures the applicant possesses knowledge consistent with the privileges of the Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating, as well as the ability to manage the risks of flight in order to act as a Remote-Pilot-in command (PIC). It also prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certification exam. Topics include the development and history of UAS, current and upcoming operational regulations, airspace classifications, sources of weather, loading, and performance, radio communications, airport operations, maintenance and inspection procedures, fundamentals of basic electricity, industry and societal implications, career outlooks, ethical considerations, and basic components required to operate a UAS. Students will be introduced to hands-on UAS flight and operation principles through PC-based simulation. All training is conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 107.