Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems: practicum

Undergraduate

Introduction to the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for data acquisition. Aviation safety, risk management, mission planning and execution. A culminating exercise involves UAS flight operation, map production and data analysis. Course Format: Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3P92 Cross-Listing(s): (ERSC 4P92) Course Notes: Possession of valid Transport Canada Pilot Certificate - Basic or Advanced Operations. A field activity and RPAS user fee will be assessed. Overnight off campus travel may be required. An orientation session will be held prior to registration. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.