UAS Visual Observer Course
Designed to meet the needs of public safety agencies with existing Unmanned Aircraft System programs
Future Dates Pending
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Course Summary
This 8-hour Visual Observer course is designed to meet the needs of all public safety agencies with existing Unmanned Aircraft System programs. The curriculum focuses on the skills required by a UAS Visual Observer (VO) to support operations under Part 107 or a Certificate of Authorization (COA). The class will teach the student UAS safety, flying basics, team communication, and general program operations. This course is ideal for first responders working alongside a UAS team member to provide additional support during visual line-of-sight operations.
Students will:
- Examine the roles and responsibilities of the Visual Observer
- Demonstrate preflight and emergency safety procedures
- Demonstrate UAS flight setup and support responsibilities during operations
- Learn the application of laws and regulations governing UAS aircraft
- Examination of types of UAS operations, capabilities, and limits, including policy, equipment, team structure, and missions
- Evaluate the suitability for UAS operations within the operational environment
- Review regulations under Part 107, including operational waivers and Operations under authorization (COA)
- Learn basic UAS piloting skills
Course Information
Course Length: 1-Day (8 hours)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Prerequisite: None
Student Requirements: None
Technical Level: For UAS Operators and all field personnel
Notes: None
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