8 courses with the subject UAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
UAS 1004Multi-Rotor Operations4
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the operation, maintenance, and application of multi-rotor drones. Students will gain hands-on experience with flight planning, autonomous and manual flight controls, payload integration, and data collection. Topics include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, safety protocols, airspace classifications, and environmental considerations. The course emphasizes operational proficiency, troubleshooting, and best practices for commercial and recreational drone use. By the end of the course, students will have the skills necessary to operate multi-rotor drones safely and effectively in various industries, preparing them for FAA Part 107 certification and professional application. Lecture 4 hours per week.
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and maintenance procedures for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), with a focus on multi-rotor drones. Students will learn FAA safety regulations, pre-flight and post-flight checklists, risk assessment techniques, and emergency response procedures to ensure safe and legal drone operations. The course also covers routine maintenance, troubleshooting common hardware and software issues, battery management, and component replacement to maximize drone performance and longevity. Through hands-on practice and case studies, students will develop the skills needed to identify potential hazards, implement preventative maintenance strategies, and ensure operational reliability in various drone applications. Lecture 3 hours and lab 2 hours per week
This course explores weather phenomena and atmospheric conditions that affect uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operations. Students will learn to interpret aviation weather reports, forecasts, and meteorological charts to assess flight risks and plan safe, compliant operations. Topics include air pressure systems, wind patterns, precipitation, and extreme weather that impact drone performance. Through case studies and hands-on analysis, students will develop the skills to evaluate environmental conditions, mitigate risks, and adjust flight plans for safe and efficient UAS operations. Lecture 2 hours per week.
UAS-1014. Lecture 3 hours and Lab 2 hours per week.
UAS 2103Mobilizing a Drone Powered Economy3
This course examines the impact of drones on our economy and society while reviewing the necessary steps for starting a drone business. Topics include but are not limited to the analysis between advances in drone technology and the creation of wealth from new business opportunities that result from technical innovations, legal and liability issues, regulatory considerations, ethical and societal implications, operational considerations, and technical advances and limitations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
This course provides students with an opportunity to utilize a small unmanned aircraft system for the collection, analysis, and post-processing of data into information. Students may propose a project to be completed during the semester or choose from one of the college’s ongoing projects. Projects may focus on geospatial data collection, orthorectified mapping, radiometric analysis, agricultural data analysis, structural inspections, volumetric measurement, or aerial videography/photography. Students will develop a project proposal, image acquisition plan, flight plan, and a presentation. Students are required to meet in the classroom and in the field with the instructor.
Completion of core UAS courses or instructor approval. Lecture 3 credit hours per week.
UAS 2403UAS Internship3
This course provides an opportunity for students to earn credit toward an AAS degree in UAS and Data Applications through supervised on-the-job training in a field directly related to their program of study. Three credit hours will be granted after 120 hours of supervised work experience. Arrangements with employers offering internship opportunities will be documented using a North Arkansas College Cooperative Internship form. Lecture 3 hours per week.
