Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2023)

Other Virginia CTE sets

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

  • 1

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate integrity.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

  • 6

    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

  • 10

    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

  • 11

    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

  • 14

    Manage time and resources.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

  • 17

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

  • 19

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate professionalism.20

  • 21

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

  • 23

    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

  • 24

    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

  • 25

    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

  • 26

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

  • 27

    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

  • 28

    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

  • 29

    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

  • 30

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

  • 31

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

  • 32

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

  • 34

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

  • 35

    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

  • 36

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

  • 37

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

  • 38

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Introducing Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  • 39

    Describe applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).39

  • 40

    Define a UAS, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).40

  • 41

    Explain the design of UAS.41

  • 42

    Identify elements of UAS.42

  • 43

    Research careers related to UAS. 43

  • 44

    Identify the training needed.44

  • 45

    Identify the constraints of UAS.45

  • 46

    Identify milestones in the history of UAS.46

Exploring Flight

  • 47

    Describe the four forces of flight.47

  • 48

    Describe the relationship among the forces.48

  • 49

    Identify the three axes of flight.49

Defining the National Airspace System

  • 50

    Describe the National Airspace System (NAS).50

  • 51

    Use Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to identify controlled airspace.51

  • 52

    Describe waivers.52

Exploring Regulations

  • 53

    Explain the role of the FAA.53

  • 54

    Explain the requirements and process for registering sUAS vehicles with the FAA.54

  • 55

    Identify penalties for failure to adhere to Part 107 regulations.55

  • 56

    Explain the legend of a sectional chart.56

  • 57

    Follow regulations for sUAS.57

  • 58

    Identify requirements for earning an FAA Part 107 sUAS pilot license.58

  • 59

    Distinguish between controlled and uncontrolled airspace.59

  • 60

    Identify the three classifications of UAS operations.60

  • 61

    Research flight regulations.61

  • 62

    Research regulations that apply to flying recreational and commercial UAS.62

Understanding the Importance of Monitoring Weather

  • 63

    Check weather advisory information.63

  • 64

    Read weather reports, forecasts, and charts.64

  • 65

    Explain the weather’s effect on performance.65

Examining Loading and Performance Concerns

  • 66

    Select a sUAS to meet objectives.66

  • 67

    Define aircraft configuration. 67

  • 68

    Determine airworthiness.68

Performing Operations

  • 69

    Assign sUAS personnel.69

  • 70

    Rehearse flight operation.70

  • 71

    Assemble the aircraft’s supporting equipment.71

  • 72

    Create a preflight checklist.72

  • 73

    Troubleshoot electrical systems.73

  • 74

    Troubleshoot mechanical systems.74

  • 75

    Troubleshoot airframe.75

  • 76

    Perform scheduled maintenance on a fuel system.76

  • 77

    Troubleshoot propulsion/powerplant.77

  • 78

    Troubleshoot software.78

  • 79

    Update software.79

  • 80

    Inspect the sUAS for maintenance issues.80

  • 81

    Inspect the aircraft for airworthiness.81

  • 82

    Integrate payloads.82

  • 83

    Implement configuration changes to hardware and software.83

  • 84

    Document configuration changes.84

  • 85

    Keep maintenance logs.85

  • 86

    Establish operation communications plan.86

  • 87

    Conduct maintenance test flight.87

  • 88

    Assess operational risk.88

  • 89

    Determine fuel or battery requirements.89

  • 90

    Address personnel needs in the field.90

  • 91

    Secure mission supplies.91

  • 92

    Appraise UAS batteries.92

  • 93

    Plan to secure operations area.93

  • 94

    Perform mission planning to take in consideration  for emergency procedures.94

Flying the sUAS

  • 95

    Define operation objective.95

  • 96

    Assess area of operations.96

  • 97

    Set up flight control area.97

  • 98

    Upload flight plan to aircraft.98

  • 99

    Conduct safety briefing.99

  • 100

    Conduct mission briefing.100

  • 101

    Check for foreign objects and debris (FOD).101

  • 102

    Verify use of personal protective equipment (PPE).102

  • 103

    Communicate with crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC).103

  • 104

    Secure launch and recovery area.104

  • 105

    Launch aircraft.105

  • 106

    Fly the UAS. 106

  • 107

    Maintain visual contact with aircraft.107

  • 108

    Monitor site communications.108

  • 109

    Recover aircraft.109

  • 110

    Conduct a post-flight inspection.110

  • 111

    Conduct a post-flight debrief.111

  • 112

    Pack sUAS for transport.112

Coordinating Flight Operations Logistics

  • 113

    Develop a schedule for the day of the flight.113

  • 114

    Communicate flight schedule.114

  • 115

    Coordinate mission-dependent resources.115

  • 116

    Schedule mission personnel.116

Maintaining Professional Knowledge

  • 117

    Practice flying the sUAS.117

  • 118

    Train on a flight simulator.118

Performing Administrative Tasks

  • 119

    Create proposals and presentations.119

  • 120

    File flight reports.120

  • 121

    Explain the role and purpose of a flight log and an equipment log.121

  • 122

    Demonstrate the upkeep of a flight log and an equipment log.122

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT
Where can I read the official document?
Student Competency Record 2023

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