Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Maintenance
Issued by
Mohawk Valley Community College
This micro-credential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to perform maintenance and routine service of RPAS, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design and safe operating conditions.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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FB101 - Introduction to Modeling & Fabrication 3 cr. • This course introduces basic knowledge design and fabrication techniques used in industry. Techniques include solid modeling, CNC machining, laser engraving, routing and 3D printing. Students design and manufacture parts to be used in subsequent courses.
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ET112 - Electronics of RPAS 3 cr. • This course provides the student with basic knowledge of electrical theory. Topics include electron theory, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical energy and power relationships, electromagnetism, and DC & AC circuit theory as applied to remotely piloted aircraft vehicles.
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UA121 - Mechanics of RPAS 3 cr. • This course will provide the student an understanding of the component systems common to most Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems with an emphasis on effective integration and operations. The course focuses on the core technologies and includes examinations of the control systems, autopilots, data links, power plants (motors), servos/actuators, power sources, sensors and communication technologies utilized in remotely piloted aircraft systems.