Intro to FAA Part 107. Online, On-Demand (Self-Paced).

The FAA has developed regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or drone) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for purposes other than hobby and recreation. The rules are specified in 14 CFR part 107 and address UAS classification, certification, and operating rules.

This course is designed to introduce applicants wishing to operate an sUAS for commercial purposes to Part 107 knowledge. In addition, we include an infrared thermography primer for those wishing to use airborne thermography as an inspection tool.

Course Structure

This course can be taken on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. For the best experience, we suggest a device with a larger screen for easier readability. It will take approximately 2.3 hours to complete this material.

At the conclusion of each lesson, there will be a knowledge check followed by a lesson summary.

At the conclusion of the course, you may then print a course completion certificate.

Objectives

When you complete this course, you will be able to identify:

• Requirements to obtain a part 107 remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) rating
• Characteristics of small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)
• Exclusions from the requirements in part 107
• Requirements for sUAS registration, markings, and condition
• The role of the Remote Pilot in Command
• Other supporting crew roles
• Best practices for crew resource management
• Preflight inspection requirements
• Loading considerations
• Performance considerations
• The effects of weather
• Operational requirements and limitations for sUAS
• Certificates of waiver for select requirements in part 107
• Abnormal and emergency situations
• Accident reporting requirements
• Define infrared energy and how we can detect it?
• How infrared fits into the electromagnetic spectrum
• Some material properties with respect to infrared wavelengths
• Some of the ways aerial infrared sensors can be used

Modules