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 Workshop 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.

Course Dates and Registration

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 program schedule for full details on topics that will be covered.

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

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 Workshop 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