MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation

Course: AET226

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of the history of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as well as regulatory issues and both current and future applications.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Complete the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) statement of understanding. (I) 2. Explain the past, present, and outlook for UAS operations. (I, III, IX) 3. Contrast different types of ground and airborne systems used in UAS. (III-IV) 4. Apply Federal regulations to the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). (I, V) 5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV repair and maintenance. (VI) 6. Discuss the different applications of UAV`s. (VII-IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) A. Definition B. Statement of Understanding II. History of Unmanned Aircraft Systems A. Critical Thinking B. Risk III. Current Unmanned Aircraft Systems Overview A. Small UAS and Autopilots B. Ground Control Stations C. Communications and Telemetry Systems D. Launch and Recovery Systems IV. Airborne Sensors V. UAS Operations A. Use in Law Enforcement B. Regulatory Environment for Operation of UAS C. Certificates of Authorization and Waivers D. UAS and the Fourth Amendment VI. Systems and Repair and Maintenance VII. Mission Planning VIII. Current Applications IX. Future of UAS Operations and UAS Research

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/28/2011

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