Title: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced (20905 ii)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Introduction to Unmanned Systems
  Describe the goals of an unmanned system.
  Describe the types of UxS.
  Research careers related to UxS.
Introducing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
  Explain the design of UAS.
  Identify elements of UAS.
  Research careers related to UAS.
  Identify milestones in the history of UAS.
Flying a UAS
  Devise a UAS flight plan.
  Demonstrate a safe UAS flight.
  Explain how flight planning prevents flight problems.
  Describe UAS registration.
  Identify appropriate UAS credentials.
  Identify support technology for UAS flight.
Understanding the Subsystems of UAS
  Identify the subsystems of a UAS.
  Identify types of unmanned air vehicles.
  Describe the essential elements needed to maintain vehicle control.
Identify the Components and Subcomponents of UAS
  Describe the powerplant components of UAS.
  Describe the avionics components of UAS.
  Describe the function of the powerplant components.
  Describe the function of the avionics components.
  Identify the airframe and landing gear.
  Examine different airframe configurations.
Understanding the Basics of National Airspace
  Describe the role of the FAA.
  Use Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to identify controlled airspace.
  Describe waivers.
  Explain the requirements and process for registering sUAS vehicles with the FAA.
  Identify penalties for a drone operator for failure to adhere to Part 107 regulations.
  Identify the three classifications of flying in airspace.
Understanding the Basics of Weather
  Demonstrate how to interpret a current weather report when planning for UAS flight.
  Explain the weather’s effect on flight performance.
Understanding the Basics of UAS Sensors
  Define sensors.
  Research sensor types.
  Infer sensor requirements from scenarios.
Collecting, Analyzing, and Editing Data
  Capture data using a UAS platform.
  Edit data collected from a UAS platform.
  Demonstrate how to download data from sensors.
  Analyze data from sensors.
  Create a defined deliverable.
Exploring Solutions for Flight Problems
  Create solutions for common flight problems.
  Perform mission planning.
Identifying Motors and Batteries
  Describe the motors used on UAS.
  Describe the use of battery connector and wires.
  Describe lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries.
  Describe how to safely use LiPo batteries.
Soldering and Building a Drone
  (Optional) Explain the need for soldering.
  (Optional) Demonstrate the proper use of soldering tools.
Troubleshooting and Repairing
  Describe safe practices in repair and handling of UAS components.
  Repair circuits.
Designing and Building UAS
  (Optional) Compute the thrust-to-weight ratio goal of the UAS.
  (Optional) Design a UAS.
  (Optional) Build a UAS.
Mounting Payload and Sensors
  Select a UAS to meet objectives.
  Identify necessary sensors for a mission.
  Describe the payload sensor’s effect on performance.
  Demonstrate the attachment of a sensor.
  Describe advanced payload deployment.
Recordkeeping and Maintaining Logs
  Document configuration changes in a maintenance log.
  Document the mission in the flight log.
Managing Security Threats
  Describe the importance of identifying cybersecurity threats on sUAS.
  Maintain proper storage of all components.
Demonstrating Autonomous Flight
  Identify the benefits of using autonomous flight modes.
  Meet with stakeholders/clients.
  Determine what software will be used.
  Update the software and firmware, if necessary.
  Perform autonomous flight.
  Process data.
  Create a model from data.
  Provide customer with deliverables
Analyzing Advanced Data Products
  Analyze red, green, blue (RGB) sensor data.
  Analyze near-infrared (NIR) sensor data.
  Analyze multispectral sensor data.
  Analyze thermal sensor data.
  Analyze LIDAR, radar, or sonar sensor data.
  Review processed maps and data.
  Prepare a technical report.
Additional Course Information
  8912_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2023.xlsx
  8912 Printable Version with Standard Correlations (SOL, TSA, and ITEEA)
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