UAS Level 1 Skills Development and Assessment

Overview

The level 1 skills assessment is focused on moving a new pilot who has just passed their FAA Part 107 exam to a pilot that can operate in the field with solid piloting and sensor operation skills. Those attending the level 1 skills assessment will learn to fly in a complex obstacle environment while capturing high quality data. The skills assessment is based on the NIST/ASTM UAS standard.

WHERE TO TAKE THE COURSE

Gresco

1135 Rumble Road

Forsyth, GA 31029

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COURSE

Stanley McHann, Sr. Research Engineer
Stanley.McHann@nreca.coop

The class lasts for five (5) days and is based on an entry level UAS, such as a DJI Mavic.
A review of the national airspace (NAS), FAA Part 107 rules that apply to the area the NRECA cooperative member operates in.
Standardized written, oral, and a flight skills assessment is required to complete the course.
The skills assessment is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for UAS.

This class will be limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 participants. Enrollment is first come, first served.