Drone Technology

Your Journey to Industry Certification

Drones are creating exciting career opportunities in but not limited to:

• Agriculture
• Environmental Monitoring
• Real Estate
• Film Production
• Infrastructure Inspection

Our dedicated faculty equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at a fraction of university costs. Students will gain hands-on experience in small classes with ground control stations, telemetry, and communications. Upon completion, students will be prepared to specialize in a rewarding drone technology career.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the fundamentals of drone operation: Apply the principles of flight and drone dynamics, including takeoff, landing, and safe operation, in various conditions and environments.
• Prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate: Demonstrate the knowledge required to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam, including regulations, airspace classification, weather effects, and emergency procedures.
• Master aerial photography and videography: Utilize drones to capture high-quality imagery and video for various applications, including real estate, marketing, and environmental monitoring.
• Design and construct drones: Gain hands-on experience in drone design, assembly, and troubleshooting, focusing on optimizing performance for specific applications.
• Implement professional drone applications: Apply drone technology to real-world scenarios in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, land surveying, and environmental monitoring.
• Operate ground control systems and telemetry: Understand the operation of ground control stations, data collection via telemetry, and communication systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous drone flights.