sUAS / Drone Remote Pilot

This course is designed to prepare learners for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)/Drone flight certification.

Topics include flight theory, flight operations, and flight training utilizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Knowledge Test Study Guide, and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards & best practices. Learners will gain an introduction to commercial, government, and recreational drone applications. Coursework will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors and sUAS performance. This course will be taught utilizing the NC Department of Transportation Division of Aviation approved curriculum.

Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit.

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Drones can be used for a variety of purposes in almost any industry:

  • Inspect construction projects and powerlines, monitor progress
  • View and inspect large properties
  • Agricultural and crop monitoring
  • Search and rescue in Public Safety
  • Aerial photography/videography for film and real estate
  • Monitor wildlife and track environmental changes

Course Topics

  • Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation
  • Airspace classification, operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation
  • Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance
  • Small unmanned aircraft loading
  • Emergency procedures
  • Crew resource management
  • Radio communication procedures
  • Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft
  • Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol
  • Aeronautical decision-making and judgment
  • Airport operations
  • Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures

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Course Technical & Physical Requirements

To be successful in this course, students must be able to:

  • Students entering this program must have sufficient vision and hand-eye coordination to safely operate unmanned aircraft systems.
  • They should be able to interpret airspace maps, weather data, and FAA regulations.
  • Students must demonstrate the ability to concentrate for extended periods, make real-time decisions, and respond to changing environmental conditions.
  • Basic computer skills are required for flight planning and data management.
  • Students must follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including maintaining situational awareness during flight operations.
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