Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems

UAS101 – 1.50 Hours

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

UAS101 Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems focuses on the basic knowledge needed before becoming a hobbyist unmanned aerial systems (UAS) pilot, a commercial UAS pilot, or starting a public safety UAS program. The topics covered in this course are designed to educate participants in the dos and don’ts related to flying a small UAS (sUAS) along with best practices to ensure safe flights.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Online Course Technical Requirements

  • Computer tower or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Current version of web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 130 or higher, Google Chrome 130 or higher
    • Alternatives: Microsoft Edge 130 or higher, Safari 16 or higher
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 24 or higher

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Discuss basic information as they relate to sUAS.
  • Describe considerations for sUAS usage in a recreational/community environment.
  • Describe considerations for sUAS usage in a commercial environment.
  • Describe considerations for sUAS usage in a governmental capacity.
  • Describe steps of operating an sUAS.

Suggested Audience

This course is designed for individuals or organizations interested in the state, local, and federal requirements for flying sUAS for recreational, commercial, or government/public safety purposes.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 0.2 IACET CEUs

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: (800) 723-3811
Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]