UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FLIGHT PRACTICUM (ELR)

Catalog description

This practicum provides integrated classroom and flight training for students in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations major. Students complete a minimum 15 hours of UAS flight time, supported by individualized ground instruction when not actively flying. The course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for commercial UAS operations across fixed-wing and multirotor platforms, including real-time sensor management in mission environments. Topics include regulatory requirements, applied weather, mission planning, emergency procedures and operational decision making. Through the combined classroom and hands-on format, students develop the competencies needed to pilot high-performance unmanned aircraft and conduct advanced mission operations. Students must obtain FAA Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft System Certification prior to starting this course. Flight fees apply.