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K–12 Standards

CAVIT Drone Technology Program

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Describe the major types, groups, and categories of UASDT1.0

  • 1.1

    Explain the term Unmanned Aircraft System DT1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain the changing view on UAS DT1.2

  • 1.3

    Explain the evolution of commercial UAS operations in the United StatesDT.1.3

  • 1.4

     Identify the major challenges facing the UAS industryDT1.4

  • 1.5

    Explain UAS component reliability and operational considerationsDT1.5

Recall key aspects of the UAS flight approval and authorization processDT2.0

  • 2.1

    Explain how the FAA enforces regulations and minimum standards DT2.1

  • 2.2

    Explain how the FAA regulates aircraft, airmen, and airspaceDT2.2

  • 2.3

    Explain what is the National Airspace System (NAS)DT2.3

  • 2.4

    Explain what are the regulatory limits on UASDT2.4

Recognize legal and ethical considerations for specific types of UAS operationsDT3.0

  • 3.1

    Explain the regulations and policies currently in place for UAS operationsDT3.1

  • 3.2

    Explain Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)DT3.2

  • 3.3

    Explain the limitations and requirements of Visual Flight Rules (VFR)DT3.3

  • 3.4

    Explain state and local rules and regulations governing UASDT3.4

  • 3.5

    Define professionalism and ethicsDT3.5

  • 3.6

    Describe the foundations of an ethical code of conduct for UAS operatorsDT3.

  • 3.7

    Explain standards of practice for UAS professionalsDT3.7

  • 3.8

    Identify the top ethical issues facing sUAS remote pilotsPT3.8

  • 3.9

    Examine case studies and make judgments about the ethical and professional use of UAS technologyPT3.9

  • 3.10

    Explain standards of profession and how to apply professionalism in everyday operationsPT3.10

List the primary types of sensors used for data collectionDT4.0

  • 4.1

    Explain the field of robotics and the subset of aerial robotsDT4.1

  • 4.2

    Identify common components of unmanned aircraftDT4.2

Compare and contrast types of detect, sense, and avoid systemsDT5.0

  • 5.1

    Explain energy sources available for UASDT5.1

  • 5.2

    Explain how robotic aircraft maneuver and navigateDT5.2

Differentiate the various levels of UAS Automation and AutonomyDT6.0

  • 6.1

     Explain aircraft capabilities and limitations associated with different platform categoriesDT6.1

  • 6.2

    Explain UA aerodynamic principles and performance factorsDT6.2

Demonstrate proper UAS safety proceduresDT7.0

  • 7.1

    Explain various airspace that drones operate inside ofDT7.1

  • 7.2

    Explain the classes of airspaceDT7.2

  • 7.3

    Explain Notices to Airmen information reporting systemDT7.3

  • 7.4

    Describe the types and causes of human errorsDT7.4

  • 7.5

     Explain human limitations in perception, processing, and performanceDT7.5

  • 7.6

    Describe the physiological effects of drugs and alcoholDT7.6

  • 7.7

    Explain the aspects of UAS design and operations that hinder or limit human function and cognitionDT7.7

  • 7.8

    Describe methods for dealing with automation and the lack of sensory cues DT7.8

  • 7.9

    Examine the evolution of CRM as a control for errorDT7.9

  • 7.10

    Explain the purpose of CRMDT7.10

  • 7.11

    Explain decision behaviors as a CRM skillsetDT7.11

  • 7.12

    Explain Situational Awareness (SA)DT7.12

  • 7.13

    Identify and explain the need for standard communicationDT7.13

  • 7.14

    Explain non-technical skills that can improve the function and efficiency of a UAS crewDT7.14

Explain the basics of airplane systems and understanding of aerodynamic prinicplesDT8.0

  • 8.1

    Explain the four forces that act upon a UASDT8.1

  • 8.2

    Describe the six degrees of freedom.DT8.2

Identify necessary information about the environment in which the vehicle will be flown such as airport facilities, air traffic control services, communication procedures, and sources of flight informationDT9.0

  • 9.1

    Examine other elements that affect a UAS’s operationDT9.1

  • 9.2

    Describe aspects of the physical environment that pose a hazard to UASDT9.2

  • 9.3

    Explain the concepts of weather as they pertain to aviationDT9.3

  • 9.4

    Explore official and unofficial sources of weather that can inform a remote pilot’s preflight decisionsDT9.4

  • 9.5

    Interpret “official” sources of weather to make sound decisionsDT9.5

Describe variable atmosphere and its effect on aircraft operations, how to maximize safety minimizing exposure to weather-related aviation hazards.DT10.0

  • 10.1

     Interpret center NOTAMsDT10.1

  • 10.2

    Explain aviation communicationsDT10.2

  • 10.3

    Explain the essential information required in aviation communicationsDT10.3

Justify aircraft capabilities and limitations in terms of performance parametersDT11.0

  • 11.1

    Describe how stabilization, control, and power can be manipulated to fly a UASDT11.1

  • 11.2

    Describe the aerodynamic principles that affect UAS performance.DT11.2

  • 11.3

    Explain the effects of weather, temperature, and system weight on unmanned aircraft performanceDT11.3

  • 11.4

    Explain the differences in rotor and fixed-wing aerodynamicsDT11.4

Execute the basics of navigation using charts and radio aidsDT12.0

  • 12.1

    Interpret aeronautical charts to determine airspace for a given locationDT12.1

  • 12.2

    Explain the Aeronautical Information Manual to make a radio callDT12.2

  • 12.3

    Explain airport operations and Traffic-pattern protocolsDT12.3

  • 12.4

    Explain UAS limitations and regulationsDT12.4

  • 12.5

    Explain the reporting requirements for UAS operationsDT12.5

Demonstrate the application of aeronautical decision-making principles and flight-related physiological factors. DT13.0

  • 13.1

    Define aeronautical decision-makingDT13.1

  • 13.2

    Examine the steps for sound aeronautical decision-makingDT13.2

  • 13.3

    Identify hazards associated with UAS operationsDT13.3

  • 13.4

    Explain various models for decision-makingDT13.4

  • 13.5

    Apply good aeronautical decision-makingDT13.5

  • 13.6

    Describe strategies for dealing with task saturation or overloadsDT13.6

  • 13.7

    Demonstrate the ability to think independently while exercising adaptability to stressful situationsDT13.7

  • 13.8

    Explain airworthiness inspectionsDT13.8

Perform Drafting TaskDT14.0

  • 14.1

    Make freehand sketches (e.g., line weights, hidden lines, center lines, and dimensioning) DT14.1

  • 14.2

    Make CAD representations from freehand sketches DT14.2

  • 14.3

    Determine shapes and sizes of surfaces from alternative views (e.g., orthographic, projection view, first angle projection, and third angle projection) DT14.3

  • 14.4

    Make CAD drawings using geometric construction techniques DT14.4

  • 14.5

    Make dimensional CAD drawings (e.g., 2D and 3D)DT14.5

  • 14.6

    Explain basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing DT14.6

  • 14.7

    Interpret unmanned aircraft system (e.g Drone Body and controller) plansDT14.7

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