Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Certificate

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Certificate prepares students to become professional commercial unmanned aircraft/drone operators. This course is designed to prepare learners with the essential knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on experience to operate, maintain, and apply UAS/drone technology in various industries. Successful completion of this course results in the ability to pass the FAA Part 107 certification, earn the ASTM F3266 Aligned USI Safety Level 3: VLOS System Operations certification, and earn the ASTM F3266 Aligned USI Safety Level 4: VLOS System Operations Flight Training certification.

 The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) requires a commercial drone Operator to earn and maintain their Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 107 license, also known as the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. The FAA Commercial Remote Pilot (Part 107) Preparation (elective) program offering supplied by USI will provide the learner with access to USI’s LMS containing its FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot Certification preparation curriculum, and multiple FAA Part 107 practice exams.  This course offering will be made available to all participants electing participation in this Program.  This will be offered in an asynchronous, virtual, online modality with the coursework being available to a paid participant for a consecutive twelve-week period.  USI also offers live, virtual USI instructor led sessions throughout each week and these students would have the opportunity to opt into those sessions based on the student’s availability.  Any other charges related to scheduling or rescheduling the FAA Part 107 examination, including the FAA (PSI) FAA Part 107 exam fee, and travel expenses, are not included in the pricing described in Page 1 of this Agreement. Additionally, since the FAR Part 107 commercial pilots’ certificate does not require a demonstration of actual skills and proficiency related to pre-flight planning, actual hands-on flight time, and post flight operational best practices, USI has developed the USI Commercial Remote Pilot (CRP) Industry Ready Track (ASTM Version).  This track includes:

Remote Pilot Track (ASTM F3266 Aligned):

• USI’s Commercial Remote Pilot Preparation (Part 107) Course – which can be used to prepare for the Part 107 or as a review of Part 107 knowledge requirements. The USI Commercial Remote Pilot (Part 107) preparation Track would be offered asynchronously, self-paced and online to the student. However, USI does offer virtual, instructor-led sessions throughout the week that would cover the course material related to Part 107 preparation that the student could participate in based on their availability.


• USI Safety Level 3: VLOS System Operations (Mission Planning) — Teaches mission preparation, risk assessment, preflight planning, and crew coordination. Skill-based certification. The USI SL3 - VLOS System Operations (Mission Planning) will be offered in a live, virtual, online, manner by a USI certified instructor. The schedule would be published in conjunction with the marketing of each new cohort.


• USI Safety Level 4: VLOS System Operations Flight Training — Builds psychomotor skills for hands-on flight operations, safety maneuvers, and documentation. Skill-based certification. The USI Safety Level 4: VLOS System Operations Flight Training on-site requirements for this Track are set at 24 - 30 hours for hands-on flight training leading to the student’s USI SL4 (VSO Flight) certification check ride. This would be accomplished in week 12 and would consist of 3 to 4 days dependent on the number of students, weather and available aircraft.

Reference - F3266 Standard Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Endorsement

This Track would be a 12-week offering where the student would take the Commercial Remote Pilot prep course as an elective, either as a refresher or in anticipation of sitting for the exam.  If the participating student holds a current FAR Part 107 certification, they would be permitted to skip this course and proceed directly into the USI Safety Level 3 coursework. The USI Safety Level 3 course work would be led by a live, virtual USI instructor at specific times throughout the week.  Recorded sessions would be available to the students if they cannot make the live offering.  A USI certified flight instructor would be on-site during week 12 for a total of 24 to 30 hours over 3 to 4 days depending on weather and other factors, to perform the hands-on flight training and check rides for the students. 

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Describe current commercial UAS capabilities and applications.


• Describe UAS regulations.


• Describe basic UAS telemetry and ground station components and functions, install telemetry systems on UAS; perform range test.


• Interpret aerial imagery.


• Use critical analysis to accurately select the appropriate sensor, lens, and UAS for given mission,


• Assemble data into meaningful format to present to industry professionals.


• Safely fly a UAS/drone using approved practices.


• Pass the FAA Part 107 exam and earn the ASTM F3266 Aligned USI Safety Level 3 and ASTM F3266 Aligned USI Safety Level 4 certificate.

Total Hours: 160

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