Introduction to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

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Introduces the fundamentals of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), including their history and developing role in modern aviation history. Includes UAS applications, UAS systems, human factors, UAS design, power systems, communications systems, FAA regulations, public policies and the future potential of the UAS. Covers FAA exam requirements. Prerequisites: placement into IRW 115 or WR 115, MTH 65 or MTH 98. Audit available. UAS 102 sUAS Aerial Photogrammetry, 4 Cr. Introduces the fundamentals of photogrammetry with sUAS (drones), including concepts, real-world examples, navigation, best practices, data acquisition, mission assessment, data processing and map delivery. Recommended: COMM 111. Prerequisite: UAS 101. Audit available. UAS 200 sUAS Professional Remote Pilot I, 5 Cr. Extends knowledge and skills learned in UAS 101, preparing students for professional applications of UAS by providing an understanding of UAS Systems, including: command and control, communication, payload, launch and recovery, and basic maintenance considerations. Covers human factors, crew resource management, aviation decision making cybersecurity, risk management and ethics. Provides an in- depth study of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), mission and flight planning and low altitude authorization and notification (LAANC). Introduces basic National Institute of Standards and Training (NIST) flight training utilizing simulator technology. Integrates stress management strategies/ techniques as part of in the simulator training as well as throughout. Includes a one-week, on-site NIST training and flight exam. Prerequisite: FAA Remote Pilot License. communities both locally and globally. Continues to cultivate communicative skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation, cultural exploration, and other activities. Designed for those who have completed two terms of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) as the third of three in the sequence of First- year Spanish courses (SPA 101Z, 102Z, and 103Z). Students who successfully complete SPA 103Z are ready to take the sequence of Second-year Spanish courses (Intermediate). If you have experience speaking Spanish at home, in your community, or abroad, please consult with the instructor to make sure this class is the best for your level. Prerequisite: placement into MTH 65 or MTH 98. Prerequisite/concurrent: WR 121 or WR 121Z. Audit available.