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AVT 1101 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems

Foundations of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including history, elemental systems including payloads, data links, ground support equipment, classes of UAS, categories, applications, mission planning and control, and launch/recovery systems.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Identify early unmanned aerial vehicles, payloads, and missions.
  • Identify primary systems and vehicles utilized in the unmanned aerial systems industry and their classification and function.
  • Differentiate between reconnaissance and surveillance payloads, radar, electronic warfare, nuclear radiation and meteorological sensors.
Credit Hours: 2
  • Classroom: 2 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Aviation Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Cain
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace course: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register or call 937-512-2990
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 11
Section: 801
Open Seats: 11
Section: 801
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Cain
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace course: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register or call 937-512-2990
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 14
Section: 802
Open Seats: 14
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Cain
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: Flexpace course: sinclair.edu/flexpace-register or call 937-512-2990
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 15
Section: 803
Open Seats: 15
Section: 803