| DRON 300 |
Fundamentals of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An introduction to the Drones and Autonomous Systems sector. The goal is to define the fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and examine the historical establishment of drone capabilities and operations. Topics include early autonomous operations, general applications of initial drone technology, evolution of capabilities and sensors, and private sector and public market use of drone technology. |
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7418 |
6380 |
07 Jan 2026-03 Mar 2026 |
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Online |
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Faculty: Hutchison, Alex M |
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| DRON 300 |
Fundamentals of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An introduction to the Drones and Autonomous Systems sector. The goal is to define the fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and examine the historical establishment of drone capabilities and operations. Topics include early autonomous operations, general applications of initial drone technology, evolution of capabilities and sensors, and private sector and public market use of drone technology. |
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7419 |
7380 |
11 Mar 2026-05 May 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Johnson, Marion |
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| DRON 300 |
Fundamentals of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An introduction to the Drones and Autonomous Systems sector. The goal is to define the fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and examine the historical establishment of drone capabilities and operations. Topics include early autonomous operations, general applications of initial drone technology, evolution of capabilities and sensors, and private sector and public market use of drone technology. |
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9477 |
6381 |
07 Jan 2026-03 Mar 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Galladora, Victor A |
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| DRON 300 |
Fundamentals of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An introduction to the Drones and Autonomous Systems sector. The goal is to define the fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and examine the historical establishment of drone capabilities and operations. Topics include early autonomous operations, general applications of initial drone technology, evolution of capabilities and sensors, and private sector and public market use of drone technology. |
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9866 |
7381 |
11 Mar 2026-05 May 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Jenkins, Gina M |
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| DRON 305 |
Applications of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
A study of applications of Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) in public and private professions.¿ The goal is to identify how drones are applied in current UAS operations and interpret payloads, communications, and current technological limitations. Topics include utilization and capability-based scenarios in commercial, law enforcement, public safety, Homeland Security, and military settings. |
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7420 |
6380 |
07 Jan 2026-03 Mar 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Hutton, Ralph H |
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| DRON 305 |
Applications of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
A study of applications of Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) in public and private professions.¿ The goal is to identify how drones are applied in current UAS operations and interpret payloads, communications, and current technological limitations. Topics include utilization and capability-based scenarios in commercial, law enforcement, public safety, Homeland Security, and military settings. |
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7421 |
7380 |
11 Mar 2026-05 May 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Elg, Christopher L |
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| DRON 310 |
Regulation of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An exploration of the legal characteristics of drone operations, including air traffic control (ATC). The goal is to understand flying in proper airspace/airspace deconfliction and constitutionality and ethical considerations of operating autonomous systems.¿ Flight crews, risk assessment, and logistical flight considerations are explored in depth.¿ Topics include regulatory requirements, professional licensing processes, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waivers, organization policy creation, and pre-flight/post-flight inspections. |
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7422 |
6380 |
07 Jan 2026-03 Mar 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Dale, Robert P |
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| DRON 310 |
Regulation of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An exploration of the legal characteristics of drone operations, including air traffic control (ATC). The goal is to understand flying in proper airspace/airspace deconfliction and constitutionality and ethical considerations of operating autonomous systems.¿ Flight crews, risk assessment, and logistical flight considerations are explored in depth.¿ Topics include regulatory requirements, professional licensing processes, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waivers, organization policy creation, and pre-flight/post-flight inspections. |
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7423 |
7380 |
11 Mar 2026-05 May 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Dale, Robert P |
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| DRON 315 |
Emerging & Future Technologies of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An investigation of the future of autonomous systems from forecasted technological advancements currently under development, along with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, and next-generation applications.¿ Commercial growth opportunities and support-level career pathways are reviewed.¿ Exploration covers counter-drone applications and current threats from local and global perspectives.¿ Topics include counter-drone operations, urban utilization of Vertiports/Vertistops, advancement in artificial intelligence integrated technology, and autonomous capabilities outside of flight operations.¿ |
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7424 |
6380 |
07 Jan 2026-03 Mar 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Galladora, Victor A |
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| DRON 315 |
Emerging & Future Technologies of Drones and Autonomous Systems (3) |
An investigation of the future of autonomous systems from forecasted technological advancements currently under development, along with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, and next-generation applications.¿ Commercial growth opportunities and support-level career pathways are reviewed.¿ Exploration covers counter-drone applications and current threats from local and global perspectives.¿ Topics include counter-drone operations, urban utilization of Vertiports/Vertistops, advancement in artificial intelligence integrated technology, and autonomous capabilities outside of flight operations.¿ |
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7425 |
7380 |
11 Mar 2026-05 May 2026 |
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Open |
Online |
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Faculty: Powers, Brian Edward |
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