Flight to the Future

Step 1 Training and certification

Step 2 Using the AD Cloud

Step 3 Mastering a solution

Step 4 My drone business

CurriculumFall 2020

Step 1 Training and certification

1.1 Prepare for takeoff!

12 lessons

1.2 Drone systems

1.3 Aerodynamics

Keynote address (video)

Welcome to the future of aviation. This is step 1 in the Flight to the Future program. At the completion of this step, you’ll become an FAA licensed commercial drone pilot.

From understanding how drones are made. to the rules of operating them in the National Airspace, you’ll learn about topics that will help you pass the FAA Part 107 exam for drone pilots.

1.3.1 Introduction1.3.2 Presentation: Basic physics of drones1.3.3 Concept: How drones fly1.3.4 In-depth: Control theory and autonomous flights1.3.5 Lesson recap1.3.6 Required reading1.3.7 Lesson assessment

1.2.1 Introduction1.2.2 Presentation: What is a drone?1.2.3 Concept: Drone engineering1.2.4 In-depth: A history of drones1.2.5 Lesson recap1.2.6 Required reading1.2.7 Lesson assessment

1.7 The FAA’s role in aviation

1.11 FAA exam and certification

1.8 Airports and the National Airspace

1.12 I’m certified! What’s next?

1.9 Weather theory and forecasts

1.5 Weight and balance

1.6 Aeronautical decision making

1.4 Performance

1.6.1 Introduction1.6.2 Presentation: What is aeronautical decision making?1.6.3 Concept: Managing risk in drone operations1.6.4 In-depth: How pilots train for aeronautical decision making1.6.5 Lesson recap1.6.6 Required reading1.6.7 Lesson assessment

1.9.1 Introduction1.9.2 Presentation: Weather theory for drone pilots1.9.3 Concept: Understanding METARs and TAFs1.9.4 In-depth: Integrating weather data leads to better operations1.9.5 Lesson recap1.9.6 Required reading1.9.7 Lesson assessment

1.7.1 Introduction1.7.2 Presentation: The role of the FAA1.7.3 Concept: FAA Part 107 examination1.7.4 In-depth: Future expectations for UAV operations1.7.5 Lesson recap1.7.6 Required reading1.7.7 Lesson assessment

1.10.1 Introduction1.10.2 Presentation: Overview of FARs1.10.3 Concept: What is the FAA Remote ID?1.10.4 In-depth: Examples of FARs and other advisories1.10.5 Lesson recap1.10.6 Required reading1.10.7 Lesson assessment

1.8.1 Introduction1.8.2 Presentation: Understanding the National Airspace System1.8.3 Concept: Integrating drones into the National Airspace1.8.4 In-depth: Point-to-point autonomous aviation1.8.5 Lesson recap1.8.6 Required reading1.8.7 Lesson assessment

1.11.1 Introduction1.11.2 Presentation: Top 10 questions about FAA Part 1071.11.3 Practice test: For non-pilots and pilots (select one)1.11.4 I passed – certify me!1.11.5 Lesson recap

1.5.1 Introduction1.5.2 Presentation: Optimizing flight with improved balance1.5.3 Concept: Getting the right weight distribution in a drone1.5.4 In-depth: Heavy lift capabilities in multi-rotors1.5.5 Lesson recap1.5.6 Required reading1.5.7 Lesson assessment

1.4.1 Introduction1.4.2 Presentation: Effect of the atmosphere on flight1.4.3 Concept: Atmospheric stability, clouds and the thunderstorm lifecycle1.4.4 In-depth: Autonomous light swarms1.4.5 Lesson recap1.4.6 Required reading1.4.7 Lesson assessment

1.10 Federal Aviation Regulations

Concluding address (video)

Now that you are a FAA licensed commercial drone pilot, a world of opportunities await you. With Flight to the Future, you have access to cloud technologies, IoT connectivity and AI based analytics.

In step 2 of the program, you’ll learn about these cutting-edge technologies and start using some of them to plan and execute drone missions. You are ready now, to experience the power of the AD Cloud.

Step 2 Using the AD Cloud

2.1 Total Planetary Protection(TPP)

7 lessons

2.2 Introduction to cloud technology

2.3 IoT and AI

Keynote address (video)

Welcome to Step 2 in Flight to the Future. In this step, you’ll discover the powerful digital technologies that are transforming the commercial drone industry.

See how cloud computing and LTE communications are becoming the catalyst for technological convergence, bringing in artificial intelligence and edge computing to deliver a 21st century Internet of Things.

2.3.1 Introduction2.3.2 Presentation: What is the Internet of Things?2.3.3 Concept: Drones, AI and edge computing2.3.4 In-depth: AD cognitive agent – Spartacus2.3.5 Lesson recap2.3.6 Required reading2.3.7 Lesson assessment

2.2.1 Introduction2.2.2 Presentation: What is cloud computing?2.2.3 Concept: Benefits of cloud computing2.2.4 In-depth: Infrastructure as a service2.2.5 Lesson recap2.2.6 Required reading2.2.7 Lesson assessment

2.7 Full life cycle management with TPP

2.5 Mission planning

2.6 Managing your operations

2.4 The modules of AD Cloud

2.6.1 Introduction2.6.2 Presentation: Asset management for drone operations2.6.3 Concept: The path forward – Digital twins2.6.4 In-depth: Asset performance management in the cloud2.6.5 Lesson recap2.6.6 Required reading2.6.7 Lesson assessment

Concluding address

Now that you have seen how a specialized cloud is able to provide critical services for commercial drone operations, lets put that knowledge in practical use across real-world scenarios.

In step 3, you’ll learn about the commercial drone market and future trends, select a preferred commercial application and gain the knowledge to become an expert solution provider.

2.5.1 Introduction2.5.2 Presentation: The Command and Control module2.5.3 Concept: Setting up a new drone mission2.5.4 In-depth: Conducting missions in a complex airspace2.5.5 Lesson recap2.5.6 Required reading2.5.7 Lesson assessment

2.4.1 Introduction2.4.2 Presentation: A modular approach to building a specialized cloud2.4.3 Concept: The core modules of AD Cloud2.4.4 In-depth: Building an OpenStack cloud specialized for drones2.4.5 Lesson recap2.4.6 Required reading2.4.7 Lesson assessment

Step 3 Mastering a solution

3.1 Market demand for commercial UAV solutions

8 lessons

3.2 UAS 101

3.3 Videography

Keynote address (video)

Welcome to step 3 in Flight to the Future. You are now ready to gain a higher level of expertise in commercial drone applications. Understand the potential across applications and select an industry of your choice to begin your advanced training.

Be prepared for extensive simulator training.

3.3.1 Introduction3.3.2 Presentation: Applications and advantages of drone videography3.3.3 Concept: Specialized AD Cloud module for video3.3.4 Simulator: Videography3.3.5 Lesson recap3.3.6 Required reading3.3.7 Lesson assessment

3.2.1 Introduction3.2.2 Presentation: Overview of commercial use cases3.2.3 Concept: Selecting the right use case3.2.4 In-depth: Using a flight simulator3.2.5 Lesson recap3.2.6 Required reading3.2.7 Lesson assessment

3.7 Flora and fauna

3.8 Maintaining your competitive edge

3.5 Security

3.6 Asset inspection

3.4 Surveying and mapping

3.6.1 Introduction3.6.2 Presentation: Advantages of using drones for asset inspection3.6.3 Concept: Monitor asset health and improve ROI with AD Cloud3.6.4 Simulator: Telecom, E&U, Wind, Oil & Gas3.6.5 Lesson recap3.6.6 Required reading3.6.7 Lesson assessment

3.7.1 Introduction3.7.2 Presentation: Monitoring flora and fauna with a range of sensors3.7.3 Concept: Improving agriculture with AD Cloud3.7.4 Simulator: Livestock and crops3.7.5 Lesson recap3.7.6 Required reading3.7.7 Lesson assessment

Concluding address (video)

Ok. You now posses the knowledge and know-how to conduct advanced commercial drone missions. This is a crucial part of your portfolio – but it’s not the end of the story.

In the next step, you’ll learn about the best business practices that are key to success. AD offers a full spectrum of such services to get you going.

3.5.1 Introduction3.5.2 Presentation: Full coverage with increasing autonomy3.5.3 Concept: Using AD Cloud for situational awareness3.5.4 Simulator: Perimeter security3.5.5 Lesson recap3.5.6 Required reading3.5.7 Lesson assessment

3.4.1 Introduction3.4.2 Presentation: Surveying applications drones are really good at3.4.3 Concept: Handling big data in AD Cloud3.4.4 Simulator: Land surveying3.4.5 Lesson recap3.4.6 Required reading3.4.7 Lesson assessment

Step 4 My drone business

4.1 Getting to know your drone business

9 lessons

4.2 UAS 102

4.3 Business plan

Keynote address (video)

Welcome to step 4 in Flight to the Future. You are ready now, to start and operate your own drone business.

Learn about the best business practices and AD services for business, insurance and marketing. Select your drone equipment plan and get ready to start your real-world missions.

4.3.1 Introduction4.3.2 Presentation: Demand and value proposition4.3.3 Concept: Know your customer4.3.4 In-depth: Your signature solution4.3.5 Lesson recap4.3.6 Required reading4.3.7 Lesson assessment

4.2.1 Introduction4.2.2 Presentation: Drone opportunities overview4.2.3 Concept: How to plan drone operations4.2.4 In-depth: Industry need for R2M24.2.5 Lesson recap4.2.6 Required reading4.2.7 Lesson assessment

4.7 Drone equipment

4.8 Communications

4.9 Keys to your future success

4.5 Financial services

4.6 Mission assets

4.4 Business services

4.6.1 Introduction4.6.2 Presentation: Drone equipment options4.6.3 Concept: Personnel and skills management4.6.4 In-depth: Facilities and MRO options4.6.5 Lesson recap4.6.6 Required reading4.6.7 Lesson assessment

4.7.1 Introduction4.7.2 Presentation: Introduction to the Spartacus 100 UAV4.7.3 Concept: Spartacus 100 and commercial uses4.7.4 In-depth: Setting up for your Spartacus 1004.7.5 Lesson recap4.7.6 Required reading4.7.7 Lesson assessment

4.8.1 Introduction4.8.2 Presentation: Frameworks and best practices for internal communications4.8.3 Concept: Marketing 1014.8.4 In-depth: AD Marketing Services4.8.5 Lesson recap4.8.6 Required reading4.8.7 Lesson assessment

Concluding address (video)

You have graduated from Flight to the Future!

You are now a commercial drone business with a promising and exciting future. Begin your drone operations with the power of the AD Cloud. You now also have free membership to ADoD, Aquiline’s Drone on Demand service.

4.5.1 Introduction4.5.2 Presentation: Pursuing capital4.5.3 Concept: Sales and cash management4.5.4 In-depth: Managing capital resources4.5.5 Lesson recap4.5.6 Required reading4.5.7 Lesson assessment

4.4.1 Introduction4.4.2 Presentation: Legal – Doing it right4.4.3 Concept: How to protect your business4.4.4 In-depth: Administrative functions4.4.5 Lesson recap4.4.6 Required reading4.4.7 Lesson assessment

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