This course provides a solid grounding in UAS technology, flight operations and the principles and techniques of UAS flight test. The course focuses on providing training in the discipline of UAS flight testing, management and reporting, and gives examples of UAV flight tests and flight test management, thorough preparation in UAV test techniques and test aspects for the associated sensors and systems.
Topics:
- UAS Fundamentals and Introduction to UAS Flight Test
- UAS Regulations and Military Standards
- UAS Ground Testing
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) & Evaluation
- Datalinks and C2
- Payloads
- Performance, Flying Qualities and Flight Control Testing
- Powerplant Testing
- UAS Test Planning & Risk Management
Start date: Pre-recorded lectures on-demand
Duration: 30+ hours – optional on-site flying week available on demand at extra cost