Expand your knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs. this course is designed for participants who want to know how UAVs and drone aircraft work. Attendees will be introduced to the concepts of fixed wing (airplane) and rotary wing (helicopter) flight principles, flight control, and major structural and electronic components of UAVs. The participants will also have hands-on exposure with radio-controlled (RC) aircraft to better illustrate some of the concepts learned in class. At the end of the course, attendees will be able to identify major components of any unmanned aircraft, be able to describe the functions of those components and how they work, and understand the unmanned aircraft industry jargon.

What You Will Learn:

• Flight--fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Flight control--fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle jargon and buzzwords
• Autopilot information
• Avionics and common flight sensors onboard a UAV
• Ground station or ground flight computer
• Control actuators and servomotors
• Autonomous flight control and GPS waypoint navigation
• Different types of propulsion systems
• Current rules and regulations for UAV use (FAA)
• Future of UAVs
• Hands-on exposure with radio controlled (RC) aircraft

CEUs are awarded based on the number of scheduled contact hours.