Expand Your Professional UAS Capabilities
Build upon your foundational UAS knowledge with specialized training focused on commercial applications, advanced regulatory operations, and public safety.
This training introduces the knowledge and operational concepts associated with mapping, surveying, modeling, LiDAR, thermal, FAA waivers, public safety UAS operations, and more.
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Training Areas
Training focuses on specialized UAS applications and regulatory operations, including:
- Drone mapping fundamentals
- Advanced drone maneuvers
- Mapping mission concepts and planning
- Aerial data collection
- Drone surveying applications
- Surveying workflows and operational considerations
- Drone modeling applications
- Two dimensional and three dimensional modeling concepts
- UAS based LiDAR fundamentals
- LiDAR data collection concepts and applications
- FAA Part 107 waivers
- Operations requiring FAA authorization
- Public safety UAS operations
- Regulatory considerations for specialized UAS operations
- Drone Photo and Video Masterclass
- Realestate Photo and Video Drone Applications
- Drone Flying Essentials
- Visual Observer Essentials
- NIST Drone Concepts and Application
- Drone Search and Rescue Essentials
- sUAS Thermography-Level 1
- Basic Infrared Theory
- Infrared Equipment
- sUAS Thermography
- Electrical Systems Inspections
- Mechanical systems Inspections
- Infrared Roof Inspections
- Infrared Building Envelope Inspections
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Applied UAS Operations
Students expand their understanding of how UAS technology is used across specialized professional applications, including:
Drone Mapping Foundations-Understand the fundamentals of UAS mapping and the processes associated with planning aerial data collection for mapping applications.
Drone Surveying Made Easy-Explore how UAS technology supports surveying applications and the operational considerations associated with collecting aerial survey data.
Drone Modeling Made Easy-Develop an understanding of UAS data collection used to support two dimensional and three dimensional models.
Drone LiDAR Made Easy-Understand the fundamentals of UAS based LiDAR, including the technology, data collection concepts, and professional applications.
Drones
Maneuvers Mastery-Learn
how to fly your drone safely with 50 practice maneuvers, divided into 4
difficulty levels for an easy progression.
sUAS Thermography-Level 1-sUAS Thermography is a 20-hour online course for the application of qualitative infrared imaging using a drone-based thermal imager. This course covers infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment operation and selection, standards compliance, image analysis, and report generation.
Drone Search and Rescue Essentials-Detailed process for how to plan, execute,and optimize drone-assisted search and rescue operations.
Part 107 Waivers Made Easy-Develop an understanding of the FAA Part 107 waiver process and how waivers support operations that require authorization beyond standard Part 107 operating rules.
Visual Observer Essentials-Learn how to reduce risk in drone missions with standardized visual observer training.
Drone Photo and Video Masterclass-Take your photography and videography skills to the next level with your drone.
Real Estate Photo and Video-Build a profitable real estate photo business using the proven processes in the industry.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) UAS Made Easy-Assist public stafety agencies standardize their drone training programs through the use of NIST standards.
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Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the training, students should be prepared to:
- Understand the fundamentals of UAS mapping operations
- Better mastery of advanced drone maneuvers
- Recognize the planning and data collection considerations associated with aerial mapping
- Understand how UAS technology is applied to surveying operations
- Recognize fundamental concepts associated with drone based modeling
- Understand the fundamentals and applications of UAS based LiDAR
- Recognize appropriate applications for mapping, surveying, modeling, and LiDAR technologies
- Understand the purpose and role of FAA Part 107 waivers
- Recognize when UAS operations may require additional FAA authorization
- Understand fundamental regulatory considerations associated with public safety UAS operations
- Develop broader knowledge of specialized commercial and public safety UAS applications
- Establish the knowledge foundation needed to progress into more advanced UAS operations and mission qualification
- Understand the purpose and the application of visual observer tasks and techniques
- The skills needed to use a drone in the photography and videography industry
- Have the knowledge on building a successful real estate photo business using drone technology
- Have the knowledge to help public safety agencies standardize their UAS training using NIST standards
- Have the knowledge to help pubic and private safety agencies develop detailed processes to plan, execute, and optimize drone-assisted search and rescue operations
- Have the knowledge to pass the sUAS Thermagraphy Level-1 course
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