Program Overview

The Drone Studies: Commercial Drone Certification Skills Certificate teaches students what they need to know in order to become a commercial drone pilot.

CS Applied Drone Operation Certificate

The nine-unit Drone Studies: Applied Drone Operation 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) Remove Pilot exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones).
2. Utilize drones to complete projects.
3. Understand how drones can be used in a workplace setting.
4. Apply sound project planning principles to drone-related projects.

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CS Commercial Drone Certificate

The three-unit 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) Remove Pilot exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones).
2. Capture still and video images from a UAS.
3. Prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS commercial pilot license exam.
4. Understand the varied uses of unmanned vehicles in multiple disciplines and careers.

» Learn more about the CS Commercial Drone Certificate requirements