UAS 110: Remote Sensing and GIS for Drone Operators

Introduction to drone mapping and geo-spatial data collection/analysis tools to prepare students for employment in the UAS/UAV industry. Instruction includes hands-on experience in drone mission planning, performance of aerial data collection and production of site reports, orthomosaic images and 3D models. Other topics include requesting FAA airspace authorization, utilization of ground control points, crews and visual observers, night operation procedures and operational safety and emergency procedures. 54 lecture hours.

Summary of small unmanned aircraft rule (PART 107) https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/policy_library/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf
Remote Pilot ‒ Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf
Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/

3D modeling of site Drone Mapping Mission This assignment requires students to complete a drone mapping mission scenario to plan, fly and generate models for an autonomous flight and develop a flight plan in our mapping software to collect the 3D model data. Students will be required to observe weather data and conditions for the planned collection day and judge appropriate conditions for flight. Students will participate by using a drone and monitor the flight as visual observers always maintaining line-of-sight on the drone and communicating with each other over two-way radios. Students will participate in autonomous data collection using a drone and monitor the flight as visual observers always maintaining line-of-sight on the drone and communicating with each other over two-way radios. Students will participate during the data processing and help to quality control images taken, check for issues as well as produce a 3D model of the building to be presented in print and jpg format. Check your group number and syllabus schedule to see when your group will be performing the flight portion of the mission Students will be required to write a detailed report discussing the following: • Description of the process of site planning before the flight • Description of the weather data for that day based on UAV forecast • Description of field site and safety hazards • Description of scheduled group flight data collection in the field and how crew members were utilized during the flight to ensure safety • Description of the post-processing stage and the creation of the mode • Discussion of "best practices" and what would be done differently if the project could be repeated • Detail as to what occurred the day of the flights and any issues that occurred before, during or after the flight with the drones or crew members • Write a minimum of 3-5 pages double spaced at 12font

Drone Deploy Fundamentals Certification This course is designed to educate you in how to map with a drone, you will become certified in how to use Drone Deploy software. You will be given access to DroneDeploy and be required to completed a series of courses on the DroneDeploy website in order to earn the Fundamentals Certification. These courses will not be on Canvas and will require internet access in order to complete the video and webpage courses. The certificate earned at the end of the Drone Deploy Fundamentals training must be submitted to your instructor by the deadline and given in paper or PDF form. Access to the site will be monitored by the instructor and access can be denied for flights if the courses are not completed by the deadline

Lecture, Online Education Lecture