Term Effective:
Fall 2019
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Drone Studies: Commercial Drone Certification Skills Certificate teaches students what they need to know in order to become a commercial drone pilot. Topics include: drone flying techniques, drone safety, drone technology, privacy and ethical regulations, and topics included on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot exam.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones).
- Capture still and video images from a UAS.
- Prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS commercial pilot license exam.
- Understand the varied uses of unmanned vehicles in multiple disciplines and careers.
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