Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Basic Flight Operations Digital Badge

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The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Basic Flight Operations badge is an achievement badge offered through the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science. Completing this badge demonstrates the proper knowledge of how UAS can be safely and effectively operated in a private environment. Commercial drone operation concepts are also introduced.

Earning Criteria

Participants earning this badge are required to complete an online FAA course related to assessing safe UAS operating environments, demonstrate safe flight operation of a drone, and plan and navigate a UAS flight operation.

Competencies Demonstrated

1. Completion of FAA safety course.
2. Demonstrate safe battery charging practices, set up and break down of drone and components.
3. Apply proper set up of operation areas with safety measures in place.
4. Demonstrate safe flight with callouts as pilot in command (PIC), control of aircraft, and basic flight maneuvers.
5. Understand proper compass calibration of UAV.
6. Apply mission planning for UAV flight operations.
7. Understand flight documentation and logging all relevant areas.
8. Understand the process to successfully plan, execute, and log a UAS aerial photographic mission.
9. Understand how UAS are used in commercial and entrepreneurial applications.