UAS Training for Middle and High School Teachers

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus invites middle and high school teachers and project leaders to participate in an immersive, one-week, all-inclusive program focused on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This program covers all aspects of UAS for teachers that offer or are planning to offer UAS curriculum in their schools. This program is offered at no cost to teachers.

• Workshop 1 is offered to teachers who do not have Remote Pilot in Command certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Workshop 2 is offered to those with Remote Pilot in Command certification and have gone through Phase 1 in recent summers. This will focus on fundamentals of flight instruction.

The program will be led by Kansas State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus's UAS experts. Learn more about Kansas State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus's UAS research center and our two academic degrees in uncrewed aircraft systems - Flight and Operations and Design and Integration.

Webinar recording from March 8, 2024

 

Become FAA Certified

Hands on flight training

No cost, all-inclusive program

 

What to Expect - Workshop 1

Attendees will complete three days of classroom instruction 14 CFR Part 107, the FAA regulation governing commercial Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, or sUAS. The FAA exam will be given on site on day four. Attendees will additionally receive 4 hours of hands-on flight instruction to develop basic skills required to operate a multirotor UAS. View the full program schedule for details.

Upon successful completion of the program, attendees will have:

• Remote Pilot in Command certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (also known as Part 107 certified)
• Kansas State University sUAS Pilot Microcredential
• Fundamental flight skills on a multi-rotor aircraft
• Knowledge of UAS regulations and safety procedures
• Resources and guidance on starting or enhancing UAS curriculum in their school

Program Details

Dates: June 3 - 7, 2024

Time: The program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. View the course schedule for full details

Location: Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina, Kansas

Cost: FREE! All expenses offered in kind by Kansas State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus

The program includes classroom instruction, flight instruction, use of multirotor aircraft, FAA written exam, lodging, meals, and resources and materials relevant to preparing for the FAA exam and implementing UAS curriculum in the high school. Travel to the Salina campus is not included and is the responsibility of the attendee.

Registration deadline is May 24, 2024. Program capacity is 20 individuals. Registration is suggested early as the program is expected to reach capacity. A confirmation email will be sent upon registration with final details.

 

What to Expect - Workshop 2

The UAS Train the Trainer program is for high school teachers and project leaders and will result in them being able to instruct UAS courses. If you participated in our previous UAS for Teachers training, you are eligible. Flight training is expanded from Phase 1 training. View the full program schedule for details.

Upon successful completion of the program, attendees will:

• Become a recognized UAS instructor by K-State
• Obtain advanced flight skills on a multi-rotor aircraft
• Acquire knowledge of UAS regulations and safety procedures
• Gain resources and guidance on starting or enhancing UAS curriculum in their school

Program Details

Dates: July 15 - 19, 2024

Time: View the course schedule for full details

Location: Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina, Kansas

Cost: FREE! All expenses offered in kind by Kansas State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus

The program includes classroom instruction, flight instruction, use of multirotor aircraft, lodging, meals, and resources and materials relevant to implementing UAS curriculum in the high school. Travel to the Salina campus is not included and is the responsibility of the attendee.

Registration deadline is July 1, 2024. Program capacity is 10 individuals. Registration is suggested early as the program is expected to reach capacity. A confirmation email will be sent with final details.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding this program or your registration, please contact Professional Education and Outreach at profed@k-state.edu.