Capt Eckhardt Drone Class

“Fast-track your success with Southern Crescent Technical College Accelerated Ground School for the FAA Remote Pilot written exam! Our expert-led course simplifies complex topics, ensuring you master the material quickly and confidently. Get the knowledge you need to pass the test on your first try—enroll today and take flight toward your FAA Part 107 certification!”
SCTC offering a 6 in-person session FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Exam Preparation Course. The FAA Remote Pilot Certificate is necessary requirement for being compensated for operating a drone. The instructor will cover all subjects included in the FAA 60 question exam. Subjects covered include these exam items:
• FAA Regulations
• The National Airspace System
• Aviation Weather
• Aircraft Performance
• Operations
This is an intensive preparation course requiring twice a week, two hours per night, classroom instruction.

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Introduction to AVOT 2001 UAV Concepts

INTRO and TRUST Southern Crescent Tech Certificate in sUAS OperationsSouthern Crescent Technical Collegeis offering a two term course of study to obtain a Certificate in sUA...

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technical Certificate
Southern Crescent Technical College, Fayette Center of Innovation campus*, is offering a two term course of study to obtain a Technical Certificate in sUAS Operations along with earning 16 program hours of credit. This program will provide students the opportunity to acquire a Federal Aviation Administration Certification as a Remote Pilot with small Unmanned Aerial Systems Rating. As you are aware, the FAA 107 Certificate is required for commercial privileges. In addition, successful completion of this course and the FAA Part 107 certification will provide future employers with confidence that the applicants have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to perform a variety of tasks utilizing sUAS systems safely within the National Airspace System. Admissions link.
The course is designed to go beyond obtaining a FAA 107 Certificate and will introduce students to a wide range of sUAS applications. Students will learn competency in the National Airspace System, Aerodynamics of sUAV multi-rotor aircraft, basic sUAS inspection, proper preflight duties, and weather systems/conditions related to sUAV operations. Also included are learning sessions on commercial applications including thermography, IR sensors, orthomosaic mapping, etc. In addition, classes will involve mission planning using simulator flights and actual aircraft flights in the lab and in the field.
There is a world of difference between passing the FAA multiple choice exam and receiving adequate training to become a proficient Remote Pilot-in-Command. In fact, employers and their insurance companies will require a demonstration of the technical knowledge along with actual flight experience prior to considering the offer of a job. SCTC Technical Certificate will provide the pathway toward future employment in this exciting and developing field.
More details:
The first course is AVOT 2001 UAS ‘Concepts’ is a 16 lesson overview touching on all aspects of the drone technology. Aerodynamics, basic operating rules for drones, introduction to airspace and weather. Wednesday lab starts with a drone simulator and moving toward indoor flights with the Ryze Tello.

We also suggest taking AVOT 2003 & 2103 at the same time as the ‘Concept’ course. AVOT 2003 & 2103 are back to back, 8 week courses, starting with AVOT 2003 ‘Aviation Weather and the National Airspace System.’ Finishing with 2103 ‘Regulations,’ CRM, ADM, and drone emergencies. The work can be completed on-line though in-person classes during that time period will also be offered.

The second term we offer AVOT 2010 ‘Intermediate Flight Development.’ Deep dive into advance aerodynamics, weight/balance, radio communication, and operations within controlled airspace including the process to obtaining waivers and LAANC approvals. Labs consisting drone flying field trips into controlled airspace. Schedule to be determined depending on need.

Along with ‘Intermediate Flight Development’ we offer AVOT 2105, ‘Commercial Applications.’ Operating various software programs including orthomosaic, mapping, NDIV, thermography programs. Introduction to beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) operations. Labs collecting data and processing through these software programs. We intend to touch on all these applications however the particular software applications explored will evolve depending on the needs of the class. Schedule to be determined depending on need.

Drone inventory:
• 20 Ryze Tello
• 10 Mavic Mini
• 10 Mavic Mini 2
• 5 Phantom Pro 4
• 1 Mavic 2 Pro
• 1 Parrot ANAFI USA