Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - UAS)

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to safely and effectively operate unmanned aircraft systems for commercial uses in the national airspace system.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safely employ unmanned aircraft systems, incorporating the aerial vehicle, mission payload, and flight operations.
• Plan and employ unmanned aircraft systems to collect information requested by clients.
• Operate unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system and comply with all current rules and regulations.
• Analyze full motion video and interpret, at an advanced level, the images provided.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports that include mission objective, methodology, outcomes, and recommendations to clients in an understandable and concise manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of en route air traffic control (ATC) facilities as they support the ATC system.
• Apply knowledge of air traffic control (ATC) technology and terminology, career requirements, components, and the function of the National Airspace System and Terminal.

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