Sector-specific

UAS Maintenance Programme and Pilot Tools (drones)

Science and Technology 40 hours

Introduction

The UAS Maintenance Programme and Pilot Tools (drones) offers you the chance to break into a booming sector. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the operation and maintenance From UAS, this course prepares you to excel in a competitive job market. You will learn about essential regulatory concepts, general flight knowledge and operational procedures, ensuring that you are well equipped to tackle the challenges the world of drones. What’s more, it will prepare you for the examination and registration as a UAS operator, a crucial step towards becoming a professional in this field. By choosing this course, you’ll position yourself as an expert in a field with a a promising future, where innovation and technology come together. Don’t miss the chance to become a leader in the the drone industry.

Objectives

  • Understanding the current legislation to operate UAS safely and legally in accordance with current regulations.

  • Identify the basic components and systems of a UAS for its maintenance and operation efficient.

  • To analyse standard operating procedures for conducting UAS flights with accuracy and safety.

  • Develop skills to to plan and manage UAS flights in various environments and conditions.

  • Assess emergency situations to implement safety protocols for UAS operations.

  • Prepare the necessary documentation for the registration and certification as a UAS operator.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge in resolving common technical problems with UAS.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. REGULATORY CONCEPT

Basic Concepts, Historical Context and Regulatory Framework
Important Definitions
Main Applicable Procedures. Open Category
Main Applicable Procedures. Subcategories A1, A2 and A3
Key Applicable Procedures. Specific and Certified Category, Registration and Operator Responsibilities

TEACHING UNIT 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF UAS FLIGHTS

Basic Principles of Flight
Effects of environmental conditions on UAS flight and UAS components
Principles of command and control
Communications, Sensors, Flight Instruments, Essential UAS Information and Maintenance
Introduction, Definitions, Structure, Airspace Restrictions and UAS Flight Zones

TEACHING UNIT 3. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Human-factor limitations. Insurance, accidents and incidents involving UAS
Privacy, data protection and physical security at the UAS
Pre-flight Operational Procedures
In-flight Operational Procedures
Post-flight operational procedures. Checklist

TEACHING UNIT 4. EXAM PREPARATION AND REGISTRATION AS A UAS OPERATOR

Procedures and requirements for becoming a UAS operator
Preparatory Summary and Webinar for the Official AESA Exam: Regulatory Concepts
Preparatory summary and webinar for the AESA Official Exam: General Knowledge
Preparatory summary and webinar for the AESA Official Exam: Operational Procedures
Mock official exams

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