Copyright: 2023

Virginia Assignment Code: 8912

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: 8910

CTSO: TSA

Course Description:

In Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced, students learn the applications of small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) such as photography, videography and analysis of data collected through sensors and cameras. Students receive hands-on instruction in piloting a sUAS while learning about various sensors, flight operations, regulations, and commercial flight planning. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students’ career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note:

This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing agency. Please contact the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Technical Education prior to implementing this course. All inquiries may be sent to cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/transportation-distribution-logistics/16568/