After countless hours and iterations, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Team at Avion Unmanned announces the long-awaited launch of their Online UAS Training Portal. Designed and developed to prepare groups and individuals in the commercial sector, as well as law enforcement, for the challenges they face in the operation of UAS (drones) in the National Airspace System (NAS), the UAS training portal offers self-paced remote training that encompasses recently released Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS regulations.
Avion Unmanned is the UAS division of Huntsville’s Avion Solutions, Inc. Backed by over 20 years’ experience developing equipment and training for the US Military, the Avion Unmanned UAS Training Portal utilizes the cloud-based TalentLMS (Learning Management System) in collaboration with seasoned aviation instructors. Included in the training are courses in aircraft systems, aerodynamics, flight control software, weather, airspace, and other categories on the Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam.
Traditionally based on the 5-day in-person training course that is split between classroom and flight time, the Online UAS Training Portal allows students to experience the same proven training criteria used to educate law enforcement and public agencies across North Alabama and Tennessee.
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“The only way to be effective with a tool is to be properly trained how to use it,” says Taylor Abington, Avion’s UAS Program Manager. “By enrolling in Avion’s online UAS training, you are sure to be trained to operate your UAS legally, effectively, and most importantly, safely.”
Dan Carbone, a retired US Army Maintenance Test Pilot/Instructor Pilot for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter platform, has spearheaded efforts to make the training comprehensive, relevant, and available at a competitive price. “This is the first opportunity for commercial and public groups in the civilian market to experience this caliber of comprehensive learning,” he says.
Previously available only in dedicated training sessions in Huntsville, now this elite online training is accessible anywhere in the world for a fraction of the cost of on-site training, while maintaining the quality and integrity Avion Unmanned is known for in terms of services, training, and program development across the Southeast.
“Many employers are unable to commit to on-site training due to the associated travel costs and time requirements,” says Abington. “Online training offers an alternative solution, and allows students to complete the course at a pace appropriate for them.
“Furthermore, as a member of the FAA’s Know Before You Fly campaign, I believe this online training is key to reaching a larger audience while promoting safe and legal flying, support for law enforcement operations, infrastructure inspections, real estate companies, and any of the myriad UAS operators out there.”
Avion Unmanned is also eyeing customizations to the standard training packages to address specific needs and organizations such as aerial photography for construction, mapping and photogrammetry, specific aircraft platforms, and programs that will only be available to police and emergency response units.
Source: Press Release