Topic 1: UAS Basics
A. Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems
Outline:
- overview of UAS technology, system's classifications
- UAS components and operations
- UAS applications
- in class demonstration of selected systems
Lecture:
Supplemental materials:- Systems
- Fixed wing - senseFly eBee Classic, eBee Plus, eBee SQ,
- Rotary wing ZX5 by Trimble, Inspire 2 by DJI, Mavic 2 by DJI, Phantom 4 Pro by DJI,
Assignment 1A
Homework:
Prepare presentation about UAS relevant to your research or interests, describe its technical specifications, main applications and a case study. (Assignment 1A)B. Rules and regulations for UAS operations
Outline:
- levels of regulatory authority
- Small UAS Rule (Part 107)
- UAS authorizations to fly
- types of airspace and restrictions to flight
- current information resources
Lecture:
Supplemental materials:- FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Becoming a Pilot sUAS Rule (Part 107)
- Operating UAS in North Carolina
- aeronautical charts and related georeferenced data
- View digital aeronautical charts
- Skyvector:charts, airspace and airport information for pilots
- Download georeferenced digital aeronautical charts, download Charlotte for NC chart
- FAA data innovation center, airspace type vector data in shape and kmz format
- weather data
- Aviation Weather Center, interactive METAR, TAFs and other NOAA NWS resources
- other helpful material
Assignment 1B
UAS Rule Part 107 test: select 5 questions and briefly explain the correct answers in the the provided sample exam
Homework:
Prepare brief report on the selected section of the Part 107 test - 5 questions and answers with explanation.