Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) II - UMS 211 at Virginia Peninsula Community College


         
 
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UMS 211 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) II
Focuses on advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) mission planning and operation of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). Covers mission planning, operations, communications, autonomous flights, ground control station operations, crew management, emergency procedures, safety/air vehicle pilot checklist procedures, sensor selection, data collection and analysis. Examines advanced coverage of maintenance, operations support, and introduces geospatial product workflow. Emphasizes the ethical, legal, and safe use of sUAS.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: UMS 111
3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46799 UMS 211-01W 3
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2025-03-17 Williamsburg Campus P
46800 UMS 211-B01 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
 2025-03-17 Hampton Campus WW

Summer 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62440 UMS 211-01W 3
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-10-17 Williamsburg Campus P
62453 UMS 211-B01W 3
      Sa
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2025-10-17 Williamsburg Campus HY
Hybrid - class will meet for only three Saturdays during the term
This a ***HYBRID Online/Face-to-Face*** section. This course will require the student come to campus for part of the instruction time. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. More information will be provided directly by the instructor. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
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