The Advanced RPAS course expands on Basic Small RPAS piloting concepts by preparing students with skills and knowledge necessary for operations conducted in more complex environments and scenarios, including controlled airspace, urban/suburban environments, challenging terrain and activities requiring special flight operating certificate authorizations.
Students will learn about industry-leading prosumer and enterprise-grade airframes and sensor technology data products, including lidar, multispectral, thermal and high-resolution aerial imagery. Opportunities to pilot mid-size DJI Mavic 2 Pro drones and serve as payload operators of enterprise series airframes will be provided. Concepts surrounding organizational drone operations management will be explored, including development of standard operating procedures, planning and conducting safe field operations, team deployment and monitoring.
Student-led simulated advanced operations planning followed by a practice assessment will provide prospective advanced drone operators an opportunity to hone their skills and build confidence prior to completing their Small Advanced RPAS exam and flight review.