A user's guide: 10 best practices to increase your situational awareness and risk mitigation practices while operating your UAS for hire or fun!

(3 Hour Online Course)

This course is an introduction to safety and risk management practices associated with small UAS. The Unmanned Safety Institute recommends this course for UAS operators operating in uncontrolled airspace, as refresher training for experienced UAS operators, and/or UAS Operators with a current FAA certificate.

• Unmanned Safety Products

• Educational Topical Courses

• Educational Short Courses

• Safety Certification

• Operational & Organizational Standardization

• Organizational Documentation

• Organizational/Operational Consulting

• Compliance, Remote Pilot, and Maintenance Tracking

50 SafetyPoints
A Laminated, six-page quick reference study guide containing all of the sections that are covered on the Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft General exam for commercial remote pilots and as a reminder in the field as a "knee-board".

500 SafetyPoints
Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Safety Textbook was developed by Unmanned Safety Institute and its industry-leading subject matter experts to define a body of knowledge that the industry could support relating to a remote pilot standard of safety education.  This 17-chapter textbook covers topics from data link to safety management relating to unmanned systems.  This content supports USI's curriculum framework that has been evaluated by ACE and recommended for 12 college credits. ISBN 978-0-9987295-1-0

550 SafetyPoints
USI's Safety Kit includes a High Visibility Vest, Hard Hat Sticker, Lanyard, Part 107 Study Guide, USI Lapel Pin, Landing Pad Coaster, Hand Sanitizer, USI Field Journal, and SPF 30 Sunscreen. Customized Kits Available Upon Request.

(Less than 1 Hour Online Course)

50 SafetyPoints
An introduction to flight planning techniques and considerations

(Less than 1 Hour Online Course)

50 SafetyPoints
Environmental impact on small unmanned operations is significant. From weather to terrain to ground based hazards, it is important to evaluate their impact.

(3 Hour Online Course)

275 SafetyPoints
The National Airspace can be difficult to navigate and understand without operating knowledge of airspace differences. This course helps provide clarity to the non-aviator.

(3 Hour Online Course)

275 SafetyPoints
An introduction to Human Factors and Crew Resource Management for remote pilots.

(3 Hour Online Course)

275 SafetyPoints
Often overlooked, ADM in unmanned operations is the most repeated line item in skill based training at USI due to task saturation and failure to aviate, navigate, communicate.

(3 Hour Online Course)

275 SafetyPoints
Examines the sub-components of Unmanned Aircraft and the factors affecting UAS Aerodynamics and Performance.

(15 Hour Online Course)

1,000 SafetyPoints
This course is designed to provide education on unmanned aircraft system foundations, more commonly referred to as drones. This course is the quickest way to get caught up to speed on unmanned technology if you are already a manned pilot or are management in a non-operational capacity.

(3-Hour Online Course)

250 SafetyPoints
This course is an introduction to safety and risk management practices associated with small UAS. The Unmanned Safety Institute recommends this course for UAS operators operating in uncontrolled airspace, as refresher training for experienced UAS operators, and/or UAS Operators with a current FAA certificate. This is a 3 hour online course. 

(15 Hour Online Course)

1,500 SafetyPoints
The Visual Observer, also known as a VO, while not required by the FAA, is a critical component of safety within UAS operations.  A VO provides a second set of eyes necessary to support the remote pilot-in-command and challenge decisions that could be a safety concern.  A VO, in a sense, can be viewed as the "Co-Pilot" from an aviation perspective, meant to lessen the workload, increase operational safety, and provide a second opinion or perspective when it comes to operational decision making.

(60 Hour Online Course)

7,000 SafetyPoints
This course includes Part 107 prep content and ends in a proctored certification exam for USI sUAS Safety Certification: Level 1. The Small UAS Safety Certification: Level 1™ is designed to set a safety inspired foundation for any UAS operation. This course covers all pertinent aeronautical knowledge as outlined by the FAA and augments this knowledge with safety practices that will ensure all participants are responsible remote pilots ready to lead in the UAS industry. The Small UAS Safety Certification: Level 1™ is a globally recognized advanced credential which meets both the safety-training requirement for USI PRO™ Basic rating and the FAA knowledge areas required for the Remote Pilot Airman Certificate.

The Small UAS Safety Certification™ also gives remote pilots a sound foundation in the theoretical, covering a wide survey of UAS technologies and concepts. In order to qualify for the certification, applicants must complete an approved course of study covering the course themes and pass a proctored exam. This curriculum is designed as an adaptive learning program to reduce the impact on your time. This coursework counts toward FAAST Team credit and provides articulation into a select number of colleges/universities.

(Online/In Person Skill Based Course)

8,500 SafetyPoints
USI's VSO™ Certification revolves around practical application of lessons-learned in traditional aviation and USI's Instructional Programs. The program consists of four requirements: 1. Successful completion of sUAS Safety Certification: Level 1, 2. Successful completion of Remote Pilot Certificate, 3. Successful completion of VSO Ground proctored certification, and 4. Successful completion of Initial Qualification Training by a USI Certified Instructor

(Experience Based Certification)

495 SafetyPoints
Annual validation of both continuing education and flight time to demonstrate experience to employers, clients, and colleagues. STAGE 1 PRO is earned after successful completion of sUAS Safety Certification: Level 1 and 2 and VSO Ground and Flight Certifications. STAGE 1 PRO can also be obtained by submitting proof of education and flight time from digital flight records from industry experience. USI utilizes temeletry data and transcripted education and CEU's to validate annual PRO certification for continuing experiential enhancment.

(55 Hour Online Course)

6,500 SafetyPoints
This course is designed to provide education on UAS foundations, more commonly referred to as drones. Advanced UAS Safety: Level 1 focuses on topics specific to STAGE 2 operations such as Crew Resource Management, Human Factors, Aeronautical Decision Making and other topics critical to managing risk in advanced operational environments. This course is the quickest way to get caught up to speed on unmanned technology if you are already a traditional aviation pilot or are management in a non-operational capacity. There is a proctored certification exam at the end of the course which results in Advanced UAS Safety Certifictation: Level 1. This coursework articulates into a select number of colleges/universities.

(55 Hour Online Course)

6,500 SafetyPoints
This course is designed to provide education on UAS Safety Management System foundations. Whether you are an SMS manager, remote pilot or UAS technician, this course explores how the 4 pillars of UAS support safety practices in advanced operations where risk mitigation is key to repeatable, sustainable and successful operations. Advanced UAS Safety: Level 2 focuses on topics specific to UAS applications of SMS and the importance of data, accident/incident review and processes to grow awareness to your internal safety culture. There is a proctored certification exam at the end of the course which results in Advanced UAS Safety Certifictation: Level 2. This coursework articulates into a select number of colleges/universities.

(Onsite Flight Training Program)

15,000 SafetyPoints
A skill-based industry certification revolving around the safe and professional operation of UAS over 20 lbs. This course is most popular as validation of BVLOS training for many FAA BVLOS waivers active in today's industry. This certification includes a written test on UA systems and safety features in the weight and risk profile of STAGE 2. Aircraft must be approved for AUSO Ground and Flight by having a training program that meets the risks associated with the UAS. The certification also requires completion of a structured and standardized flight training framework which includes STAGE 1 Certifications and Advanced Safety Certification: Level 1 and 2. Student will apply risk management processes for analyzing both ground and airborne hazards prior to flight, conduct mission briefings, and demonstrate ability to follow checklists and make sound decisions in flight. AUSO Ground and Flight signifies that you are a professional that has obtained safety education, system safety training, structured and standardized flight training, and accrued flight time on a commercially deployed system as part of an initial qualification training for medium to high risk operations.