Drones for First Responders
Course Description: This course prepares public safety emergency responders for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)/Drone flight certification. Topics include flight theory, flight operations, and flight training utilizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot – Small, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator, Permit Knowledge Test Guide, and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Aviation UAS flight standards & best practices. Learners will gain an introduction to commercial, government, and recreational drone applications. Coursework will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors, and the performance of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and the NCDOT UAS Operator Permit. This course must be taught, utilizing the NC Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation-approved curriculum. The base course content is the same as UAS-3111, Small Unmanned Aircraft System.
- Instructor: UAS Public Safety
- Date: August 24-27, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Hours: 29
- Location: North Campus, Building N110, Room 204
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