Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the specific challenges associated with the testing and evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). It is designed for engineers, operators, evaluators and program leads involved in UAS development, system integration and certification. Participants will gain practical knowledge in test planning, execution and data analysis. Risk mitigation, command and control architecture and sensor evaluation are also addressed in the context of operational safety and compliance.

Course Overview:

• UAS system architecture and design considerations
• propulsion concepts and implications
• performance and handling qualities testing
• communications and data link evaluation
• guidance, navigation and control (GNC) fundamentals
• test planning, card development and test execution
• risk identification, mitigation strategies and safety planning
• certification aspects and integration into airspace
• sensor payload evaluation and mission-specific testing

Prerequisites:

• basic English language proficiency