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2025-2026 Workforce Education Catalog

UUAS 200 - Drone Maintenance

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to construct, maintain, and troubleshoot an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).  The course will consist of theoretical instruction and practical laboratory experiences.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate proficiency in drone maintenance operations
  2. Identify drone components
  3. Troubleshoot common drone issues
  4. Recognize and implement maintenance safety protocols

Outline:
  1. Drone Components
    1. Flight frame
    2. Propellers
    3. Electric motors
    4. Electronic speed controllers (ESC)
    5. Batteries and battery management systems (BMS)
    6. Flight Controllers
    7. Remote Controllers (Transmitters)
    8. Payloads
    9. Sense and avoid systems
  2. Maintenance Procedures
    1. Visual inspection
    2. Cleaning
    3. Propeller care
    4. Battery care
    5. Motor maintenance
    6. Firmware updates
    7. Soldering
    8. Replacing components
    9. Calibration procedures
    10. Troubleshooting common issues
  3. Maintenance Safety Protocols
    1. Drone handling, storage, and transportation
    2. Battery safety
    3. Soldering safety
    4. Electrical safety
    5. Safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE)