Unmanned Systems Minor

Required Courses: (21-23 credits)

• UMS 181 - Principles of Flight for Non-Aviation Majors 3 credits

• or

• AVT 140 - Private Pilot Theory 5 credits
• UMS 281 - Introduction to Unmanned Systems Operations 3 credits
• UMS 382 - The Mechanics of Unmanned Systems 3 credits
• UMS 385 - Human Factors of Unmanned Systems 3 credits
• UMS 483 - Payloads and Sensors 3 credits
• UMS 485 - Communications and Data Links for Unmanned Systems 3 credits
• UMS 491 - Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations 3 credits

Notes:

Document Requirement:

• TSA has issued Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations Part 1552 that prohibits the university from providing flight training in an aircraft or aircraft simulator to non-US Citizens without TSA approval.   Prior to performing any flight training at the Academy or simulator training in ISU simulators, a copy of the student’s valid birth certificate & Government State issued ID or a passport must be on file in the Aviation Department within two weeks of beginning the program.  In addition, non-US citizens must receive TSA approval.  See the Aviation Department TSA representative for information concerning these requirements.

Note:

• Students must pass each AVT/UMS course in the minor with a C grade or higher.