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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) SciencesCertificates

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If you’re looking to become a drone pilot and start your career quickly, you can earn a UAS Basic Operator Certificate and apply for entry-level drone pilot positions or start your own consulting business. If you’ve already earned your UAS Basic Operator Certificate and have your pilot license, these two additional certificates are a great way to build your skillset and expand your career options.

UAS Basic Operator Certificate

Get in-depth foundational drone pilot training customized to your needs and goals with the UAS basic operator certificate program.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements: Credits
required

Covers the regulations pertaining to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations including airspace, weather, and flight parameter limitations. This course covers UAS components and systems, maintenance, autonomy, ground stations, and telemetry in preparation for the UAS Operator written test. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.

3
required

Introduces the regulations pertaining to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), operations including airspace, weather, and flight parameter limitations. This course also covers UAS components and systems, maintenance, autonomy, ground stations, and telemetry. The topics covered are included in the UAS Operator written test. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.

2
required

Focuses on the wide variety of commercial applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and operating procedures to ensure a safe outcome for executing such applications including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aerial imaging and survey techniques, multispectral and Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging systems (LIDAR) agriculture, and other UAS mission types. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Course Prerequisites

UAS 1055 and UAS 2055 with grades of "C" or better

3
Total Credits Required for Certificate 8

UAS Design and Fabrication Certificate

Complete your journey of flight training and gaining UAS knowledge by engineering and designing your own fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft. Skills obtained in this final UAS academic certificate will allow you to understand how a drone works, its maintenance capabilities, and a variety of design thinking approaches to solving UAS-related problems.

Row Groupings Required Aviation Courses: Credits
required

Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. This course provides instruction on how to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models. Course is not repeatable for credit.

3
required

Focuses on a general introduction to computer programming. This course emphasizes the design and implementation of structured and logically correct programs with good documentation. It is centered on basic programming concepts, including control structures, modularization, and data processing. A structured programming language is used to implement program designs. It emphasizes the writing of multiple programs following the software development process, from start to finish, including design, implementation, and testing. Course is repeatable for credit under different titles.

3
required

Presents the fundamental principles of engineering methodologies relevant to the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Multirotor design. This course focuses on; collaboration in the engineering design process, use of emerging fabrication technologies, and engineering complex UAS operational design challenges aligned with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory parameters. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Course Prerequisites

UAS 2056 with a grade of "C" or better

3
required

Presents the fundamental principles of engineering methodologies relevant to the operation of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Fixed Wing design. This course focuses on; collaboration in the engineering design process, use of emerging fabrication technologies, and engineering complex UAS operational design challenges aligned with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory parameters for UAS Fixed wings. Differential tuition rates apply. Department approval is required. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Course Prerequisites

AVT 2010 with a grade of "C" or better

3
Total Credits 12

UAS Professional Operator Certificate

Extend your knowledge and flight training with our UAS professional operator certificate program. Skills obtained in this UAS academic certificate will give you opportunities to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations (BVLOS) and learn proper UAS data management.

Row Groupings Required Aviation Courses: Credits
required

Introduces concepts of cloud architecture, cloud security, and the law as it pertains to cloud deployment. Focuses on the mechanics of security in the cloud service models: Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). Course is not repeatable for credit.

3
required

Surveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Course is not repeatable for credit.

3
required

Introduces Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots to a management system and culture that is fundamental to the aviation industry. The four pillars of safety management will be presented: safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. This course will address the process of incorporating these principles into UAS operations. . Course is not repeatable for credit.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply

3
required

Introduces the planning, regulatory, administrative, and operational processes and knowledge required for facilitating an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Course includes examination of the technologies associated with small, medium, and large Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicles (UAVs), Ground Control Stations (GCS), remote split operations, line-of-site operations, payloads, limitations, emergency procedures, and future implications as related to UAS in commercial and government settings. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Course Prerequisites

UAS 2056 with a grade of "C" or better

3
Total Credits 12