Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FST3055 : Unmanned Aircraft & High Technologies for Emergency Responders

Offered Spring Semester (2nd half)

3 credit hours

Students in this course will learn about unmanned aerial systems, and other high technologies, and how they can benefit emergency services. This course will focus on operating drones in a safe, reliable and accountable manner. Portions of online course will include emerging technologies, including technologies for community risk reduction, and augmented reality applications and artificial intelligence.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Learn policies, laws and privacy concerns in emergency management use of unmanned aircraft.
Learn the basic controls and operations of unmanned aircraft.
Receive hands-on experience regarding the construction of these aircraft.
Participate in unmanned aircraft operations.
Learn the process of getting FAA approval for the use of unmanned aircraft by emergency management agencies.

Larry Bennett Bryan Brown BJ Jetter Kirk McKenzie

SW Ohio EMA Regional Safety Summit (November 3, 2017)

Presentations

Larry Bennett, Esq. - Program Chair, Fire Science & Emergency Management
Kelly Cohen, PhD - Professor & Interim Director, UC Aerospace
Steve Schueler - Lieutenant, Blue Ash Police Department
James "Doug" Daniels - Senior Law Enforcement Training Officer, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
George "Tom" Black, Visiting Assistant Professor, UC Aerospace (licensed pilot)