Elevate your Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) expertise with our transformative
microcredential. This program is an exclusive opportunity that unlocks a mid-program
milestone for RPAS students and empowers industry professionals to excel as RPAS pilots
and mission planners. Designed to propel your career to new heights, this program
provides the skills you need to conquer the complexities of both multirotor and fixed
wing RPAS operations, helping you advance as a versatile RPAS specialist at the forefront
of the industry - whether you're a student seeking recognition or a professional aiming
to upskill
NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
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Integration of payload and programming with operational best practices
Flight planning
Mission application
Preflight planning
Post-flight debriefing and assessment
Piloting multi-rotor RPAS
Payload and sensor operations
Datalinks and autonomous systems
Operational skillset development
RPAS selection determination
RPAS Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts
RPAS regulations
Piloting fixed-wing RPAS
Payload and sensor operations for fixed-wing RPAS
Datalinks and autonomous systems for fixed-wing RPAS
Course List
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operational and Industrial OperationsUA1203 cr.
This course explores the core technologies of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
as applied to commercial applications. It examines the integration of payload and
programming with operational best practices and flight planning as they relate to
mission application.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Mission Planning & OperationsUA2153 cr.
This explores the core procedures of remotely piloted aircraft systems as applied
to commercial applications. Topics include prefight planning and post flight debriefing
and assessment.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems OperationsUA2173 cr.
This course provides a systems approach to piloting multi-rotor Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Systems (RPAS). Payload and sensor operations will be covered along with datalinks
and autonomous systems. Students develop operational skillsets to determine which
RPAS to utilize and the appropriate role. This course also introduces RPAS Crew Resource
Management (CRM) concepts, mission planning, and pertinent RPAS regulations.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operations 2 UA2183 cr.
This course provides a systems approach to piloting fixed-wing Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Systems (RPAS). Payload and sensor operations will be covered along with datalinks
and autonomous systems. Students develop operational skillsets to determine which
RPAS to utilize and the appropriate role. This course also introduces RPAS Crew Resource
Management (CRM) concepts, mission planning, and pertinent RPAS regulations.
