Unmanned Aircraft (UMA) Public Safety

This course will prepare you for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight certification. Topics include:

• Flight theory
• Flight operations, including nighttime operations
• Training utilizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot - sUAS Study Guide, the North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Knowledge Test Study Guide, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards and best practices

The course introduces commercial, government, and recreational drone applications and will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors, nighttime flying considerations, and sUAS performance. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit. This course is taught utilizing the NC Department of Transportation Division of Aviation approved curriculum.

The duration of this course is 40 hours spread over four days/nights and includes four hours of hands-on training. If you're a sworn law enforcement officer, first responder, or work in an emergency operations center, you may qualify for the fee-waived version of this class.