SHS2 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 2, Week 16

UAV Safety and Regulations

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.2.LI.3 - Discuss the need for observing regulations that govern the operation of UAVs.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. State at least three reasons why UAV regulations exist, drawing on the GCAA Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) regulations.
  2. Explain the consequences of operating a UAV without observing applicable regulations, using specific examples from Ghana.
  3. Analyse a given UAV operation scenario and identify which regulations are being violated and why observing them matters.
  4. Justify the need for specific UAV regulations (registration, licensing, altitude limits, no-fly zones) when discussing real case studies.
  5. Present a reasoned argument, in a class discussion or short written piece, on why regulations protect both UAV operators and the general public.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
UAV Safety and Regulations (4.2)
Content standard
2.4.2.CS.1 - Show understanding of safety regulations for building and operating UAVs. 2.4.2.LO.1 Explain the need for UAV regulations.
Indicator
2.4.2.LI.3 - Discuss the need for observing regulations that govern the operation of UAVs.
Suggested placement
Semester 2, Week 16 (Week 36 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 84

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Teacher organises a seminar session where an official from the GCAA walks students through safety regulations for building and operating drones. Learners take notes and share what they learnt in class.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- GCAA Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) regulations
- YEAR THREE
Assessment (2.4.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.