UMS 111 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) I

(3 credits) Introduces students to the history of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), surveys current platforms, applications, components, and sensors. Covers the theory of flight, operations, manual flight, maintenance, and required record keeping. Introduces mission planning, crew management, and autonomous control. Emphasizes the ethical, legal, and safe use of sUAS.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible

Lecture: 3 hours per week