Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Components and Maintenance - UMS 177 at New River Community College


         
 
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UMS 177 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Components and Maintenance
Provides an introduction to the basic equipment and techniques used in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading sUAS to assure airworthiness and proper operation of the other components. Emphasizes safe practices in repair and handling of components and develops fundamental skills in troubleshooting/repair of the circuits, subsystems and components typically found in the complete sUAS. Covers payload sensor mounting, power management and security threat management.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total hours per week 4-5.
3 credits

Schedule at New River Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43548 UMS 177-D1 3
 MTuWThF 
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
2024-08-13 Blacksburg High School P
Dual Enrollment
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
29338 UMS 177-01 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
2025-01-22 Main P
29808 UMS 177-D1 3
 MTuWThF 
12:30 p.m.-1:55 p.m.
2025-01-01 Christiansburg High School P
Dual Enrollment
Not scheduled
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