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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) – Key Concepts and Best Practices for New Users

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University via Canvas Network

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Overview

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Key Concepts for New Users is presented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. Whether you are flying for fun or for a commercial enterprise, this course will introduce you to key concepts related to sUAS, including basic types, capabilities, and current and future uses. Particular emphasis is placed on safety within the National Airspace System (NAS), including where to fly and where to find flight planning tools. The MOOC also introduces the FAA's new regulations (FAA Part 107) and will focus participants toward possible certification, regulations and flight planning considerations.

This course is for both novice and seasoned sUAS enthusiasts.

OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of all components of the course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the basic types of sUAS and their capabilities.
  • Discuss the sUAS operating environment, including the National Airspace System (NAS).
  • Discover the basic dos and don'ts of sUAS/recreational drone operations.
  • Identify regulatory requirements for remote pilot certifications.
  • Recognize requirements for planning safe sUAS flights.

Reviews

4.1 rating, based on 7 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    I thought the course would cover unmanned systems content in much more detail than it does. Its really just a survey course where you could get most of this information by just reading the industry news and press releases over the past 12 months or so. There is nothing in here that is unique, so I was kind of disappointed overall. The course has some value for someone who knows nothing about the sUAS industry. Beyond that level, the value is very limited and I would not recommend it to anyone who already has a basic knowledge of UAVs and sUASs.
  • I had conducted a lot of research on sUAS through my time at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and this free course is amazing. It is as close as you can get to an actual Embry Riddle course without having to pay to learn key concepts in the UAS industry.
  • Anonymous
    it is a very good course and very helpful and rich of information in something i never know about unmanned aircraft systems for new users.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course and collaborative environment the best deal in education, I want to now get an advanced degree in UAS at Embry Riddle. I highly recommend the MOOC
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course and collaborative environment the best deal in education, I want to now get an advanced degree in UAS at Embry Riddle. I highly recommend the MOOC
  • Anonymous
    It sounds like it should be great......but I havent seen or heard any of it yet ....mabe in the future somthing will come up that I can listen to or see

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