GEOG 660 - Foundations of Unmanned Aerial Systems Science and Applications

Credits: 3
Description: Introduces fundemental aspects of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Covers UAS functionality, including componments, technology and operational issues. Examines scientific technological principles underlying UAS flight and data acquisition. Covers UAS component evaluation and assembly, pre-flight procedures, flight mission planning, and execution of basic flight skills. Requires demonstration of a student’s ability to implement standard UAS data acquisition workflow, including the ability to integrate Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite Syatem data for ground control and airborne navigation and collection of photogrammeteric and LiDAR data.