• AV 3520: UAS Guidance and Control

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn how to program a sUAS, direct guidance for both fixed wing and rotary wing sUAS, and collect different kinds of data from the flights. Students analyze data from their flights to ensure that systems are working as expected. Prerequisites: AV 3515
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• AV 3525: UAS Sensors

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are exposed to a wide variety of sensors aboard Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as a whole. Students learn about onboard sensors that help the aircraft stay upright and flying as well as external sensors used to gather data for later analysis. Prerequisite(s): AV 3515 and AV 3520 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• AV 3530: UAS Pilot in Command: Aeronautical Decision Making & Crew Resource Management

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course trains students to use all resources available to them for safe completion of UAS flight, from mission planning to post flight debriefing. Topics include safety management, checklist usage, business planning, and the importance of compliance in the aviation industry. Prerequisites/Restrictions: AV 3500 or AV 3505 (either course may be taken concurrently)
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• AV 3535: UAS Intermediate Flight Lab

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students further develop fixed wing UAS flight skills by advancing from assisted to full manual flight operations with and without landing gear. Emphases include safety of flight, fixed wing aircraft flight patterns and possible multirotor aircraft flight. Prerequisite(s): AV1900 or (AV1905 and AV1910) or AV 3500 or AV 3505 Repeatable for credit: Yes Grade Mode: Standard
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• AV 3550: UAS Advanced Design & Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students demonstrate their ability to fully integrate an autopilot system into a commercial hobby-grade fixed wing UAS. This involves construction of the system components, flight, as well as configuration and tuning. Prerequisite(s): AV 3515 and AV 3535 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• AV 3560: UAS Aerial Photography

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn aerial mapping, photo mosaic construction, and video creation with fixed and rotary wing applications. Students complete a business proposal of their project for approval by a simulated advisory panel. Students may use their own sUAS for their project. Prerequisites: One of the following: AV 3500 (may be taken concurrently) AV 3505 (may be taken concurrently) Instructor approval with Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
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• AV 3590: Intro to Drones in Agriculture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This hands-on course includes how to plan and fly fixed-wing and multi-copter drones in autonomous missions and the various aerial imagery products that can be produced for precision agriculture. It includes how to create data products utilizing both RGB and multispectral sensors.
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• AV 3720: CFI Ground School

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is designed to prepare students to pass the FAA oral and written examinations required for becoming certified flight instructors. Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2670 or AV 3410 Admission to an Aviation Technology major
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• AV 3725: Certified Flight Instructor Ground School Helicopter

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is designed to prepare students to pass the FAA oral and written examinations required for becoming a certified flight instructor. Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2545 AV 2675
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• AV 3735: Certified Flight Instructor Certification Helicopter

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an FAA approved flight training program introducing requirements for the issuance of the Certified Flight Instructor Helicopter rating. Corequisite: AV 3725 Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2675 Corequisite:    AV 3725
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