UAS 307 - FAA Remote Pilot Exam Preparation

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Prepares students to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part-107 exam to qualify as a Certified-Remote-Pilot-in-Command (RPIC). Certification by the FAA is required of all (UAS) pilots flying UAS for commercial purposes. All flights that generate revenue, regardless of intent, are considered commercial. This includes flights for a client, an employer, commercialization on social media, and much more. The RPIC certification carries many responsibilities, including mission safety and ethical behavior. Potential applications include geological mapping, geospatial science mapping, geophysics, archeology, engineering, forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, criminal justice, and disaster response, to mention only a few.