Lesson: UAV Equipment & Safety

Overview: 
This lesson provides an overview of the components of a sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial System) and safety procedures.
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

  1. Identify the components of a sUAS
  2. Identify and describe the roles of the 3-person UAS team
  3. Identify and describe the components of a UAV (drone)
  4. Explain preflight safety procedures
  5. Explain battery safety procedures
  6. Define line of sight and explain its importance
  7. Define and describe the operation and purpose the compass and GPS
Instruction Guide: 
Primary Instructional Material: 
Differentiated Instruction Material: Alternative: 
Formative Assessment: 
Additional Assessment: Extended: 
Education Level: 
Upper Elementary
Middle School
High School
Scope & Sequence: 
Robotics
Focus Subject: 
Robotics Hardware
Technology
HW Platform: 
Any
SW Platform: 
Any
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed