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GEOG 892: Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial System Operations

  • Lesson 6 Introduction
  • Obstacle to UAS Operations
  • Guidelines to UAS Operations
  • Definition of Airspace
  • Flight Operations
  • Summary and final tasks

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  • Welcome to GEOG 892 - Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems
    • Lesson 1: Introduction to the Unmanned Aerial System
    • Lesson 2: Unmanned Aerial System Elements
    • Lesson 3: Concept of Operation (CONOP) and Risk Assessment for UAS
    • Lesson 4: UAS Mission Planning and Control
    • Lesson 5: Geospatial Mapping and Maps Production
    • Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial System Operations
      • Lesson 6 Introduction
      • Obstacle to UAS Operations
      • Guidelines to UAS Operations
      • Definition of Airspace
      • Flight Operations
      • Summary and final tasks
    • Lesson 7: Aviation Regulatory and Certificate of Authorization (COA) Process
    • Lesson 8: Geospatial Data Quality, Accuracy, and Mapping Standards
    • Lesson 9: Civilian and Commercial Applications of the Unmanned Aerial System
    • Lesson 10: UAS Safety and Privacy Concerns
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