Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program the students will be able to:
- Identify key developments of RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft systems) technologies, including the adoption of sensor technology and autonomous systems to enhance data acquisition capabilities
- Differentiate between market leading air frames, sensors, accessories and mission planning software options to determine the preferred choice(s) for a variety of use cases
- Build a business case for the use of drone technologies
- Identify drone program operational systems and processes required for managing the safety and regulatory environments as it applies to the Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems.
- Identify risk averse field safety protocols and best practices to ensure safe data acquisition and team deployment
- Identify best practices to ensure that equipment and data is protected against unauthorized and/or inappropriate use.
- Plan and present a drone mission
- Use software tools to create basic drone imagery products
- Demonstrate intermediate flight proficiency, emergency preparedness, and the use of pre and post flight checklists
Practical skills and competencies will be observed during the field component by their supervisor (a licensed Advanced Operations RPAS Pilot) to ensure basic RPAS pilot level proficiency.