3 courses with the subject UMS, 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.
UMS 107Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Remote Pilot
Ground School (3 credits) Presents the aeronautical knowledge required for FAA approved commercial operations as a Remote Pilot with small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. Covers the regulations applicable to small UAS operations, loading and performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, determining the performance of the small unmanned aircraft, and maintenance/inspection procedures. Prepares students for the FAA written examination required to obtain the Remote Pilot certificate. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Introduces students to the history of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), surveys current platforms, applications, components, and sensors. Covers the theory of flight, operations, manual flight, maintenance, and required record keeping. Introduces mission planning, crew management, and autonomous control. Emphasizes the ethical, legal, and safe use of sUAS. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
UMS 177Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Components and Maintenance3
EEE Program Related Elective2 3 EEE Program Related Elective2 3 EEE Program Related Elective2 3 Total 18 Total Minimum Credits: 18 Notes: 1. Students must be 16 years of age to sit for FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. 2. Program related electives include any 100/200 level course from fields of study such as Science (BIO, CHM, GOL, PHY, EGR), Agriculture (AGR, HRT), Information Systems Technology (ITE, ITN, ITP, ITD), Electricity (ELE) or Criminal Justice (ADJ). Other electives may be approved by division dean. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 158
