Kansas State University Salina is one of the first universities in the United States to offer a bachelor of science degree in unmanned aircraft systems. Now, K-State Salina has begun a programme to validate standards developed by ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Continue reading
Category Archives: Training
RQ-4B Global Hawk Resurrected for Static Training
During a flight in May 2009, an Edwards RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 20 remotely piloted aircraft (tail number 2016) encountered a complete spoiler communication loss and had to execute an emergency landing on the dry lake bed at Edwards Air Force Base. During landing, the aircraft sustained major damage to the right main landing gear and wing when it struck a precision approach path indicator light.
Unmanned Experts and Solentus Team to Test FAA – UAS Integration Concepts On Simulation Trials
Unmanned Experts LLC (UMEX) has joined Solentus to perform support services required for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) research within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Advanced Concepts & Technology Development. Continue reading
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation Launches UAS Testing Facility
After two years of persistent work around the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry, the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation (SVEDF) is experiencing the payoff for their unwavering efforts. On January 15th, they announced the launch of their Cochise County unmanned aircraft systems testing and training facility dubbed Four Pillars.
Northland College UAS Maintenance Programme has 100% Employment Rate
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Minnesota’s Northland Community & Technical College is the only college in the country with a special training programme, teaching students how to do maintenance on unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
CAE to Provide UAS Mission Trainer to Italian Air Force
CAE has announced it was awarded a contract to provide Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Mission Trainer representing the General Atomics Predator remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Continue reading
Northland College Offers One-Year UAS Imagery Analysis Certificate
Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls now offers a one-year Imagery Analysis certificate, the first of its kind in the nation, and a two-year associate’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence Analysis. Continue reading
Sinclair Community College Offers Smart Course in COA Applications
Sinclair Community College is offering a new course on obtaining permission to fly unmanned aircraft systems.The course will concern obtaining a Certificate of Authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly UAS. Continue reading