AES 1041 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight and Control

Credits: 3

Description: Students will be introduced to the operational knowledge and application of unmanned aeronautical vehicles (UAV) flight and control. Students will receive class lecture plus onsite and fieldtrip learning experiences as applied to the flight and control of UAV vehicles. Topics include principles of flight, mission planning, systems control, safety of personnel, safety in the operational environment, and compliance with regulations and procedures. Human factors analysis with focus on crew resource management is also introduced. Opportunities for applied practicum, including fieldtrip, work-setting activities are provided.