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Overview of Unmanned Aviation Fundamentals (OUAF EN): Online OUAF EN

ITP/FSM/OUAF/026EN

ICAO Course
Delivery mode
Online (self-paced)

Objective

This interactive online course provides clear explanations of the differences between manned and unmanned aviation, operational and technical limitations of UA/UAS, RPA/RPAS, and other unmanned aviation operational aspects. This course also addresses the certification requirements and processes, State and CAA Safety Inspector's roles and responsibility for oversight.

Learning objectives

  • identify differences between manned and unmanned aviation
  • describe the scope of unmanned aviation
  • introduce the operation-centric, risk-based approach and safety management system (SMS)
  • explain performance-based, prescriptive, and competency-based regulations
  • identify requirements for airworthiness
  • explain remote pilot licensing
  • describe UAS and RPAS operator certification
  • explain equipment certification
  • understand documentation requirements
  • identify State responsibility for safety oversight
  • define the roles of CAA Safety Inspectors in UAS safety oversight
  • describe the CAA's oversight of UOC, UA Authorizations and ROCs
  • explain how regulatory compliance may be achieved

Structure

  1. Module 0: Course Introduction
  2. Module 1: Unit 1 - Introduction to Unmanned Aviation
  3. Module 2: Unit 2 - Certification Requirements and Processes for Unmanned Aviation
  4. Module 3: Unit 3 - Oversight of Unmanned Aviation Activities
  5. Module 4: Final Exam

Target audience

Civil Aviation Authorities, Member States, and other aviation industry professionals involved in policy development, regulations, safety, and operations.