Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations, Safety, Data Analysis, and Compliance Essentials from Tonex, Inc.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations, Safety, Data Analysis, and Compliance Essentials

The "Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations, Safety, Data Analysis, and Compliance Essentials" course prepares participants for managing drone systems across civil, commercial, and defense applications. It covers airspace regulations, data acquisition techniques, and operational risk mitigation. With drones increasingly integrated into sensitive areas like surveillance and logistics, cybersecurity is a growing concern. This course highlights drone-specific vulnerabilities such as GPS spoofing, command hijacking, and data interception. You’ll learn best practices for securing UAS data links and onboard systems against cyber threats, helping organizations comply with regulatory and operational security standards.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

T101

Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Management Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Operations, Safety, Data Analysis, and Compliance Essentials
Understand the principles of UAS operations and flight planning.
Learn about safety regulations, risk assessment, and operational procedures for UAS.
Explore techniques for collecting, processing, and analyzing data acquired by UAS.
Understand the legal and compliance requirements for operating UAS in different environments.
Recognize the cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with UAS data links and control systems, and the importance of secure data handling.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

Feedback

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