Drone Operator I – Getting Started with Drone Operations

This certificate will prepare students to become entry level remote pilots in fields that currently deploy Drones / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in their operations. These fields include environmental science and management, real estate, journalism, search and rescue, agriculture, disaster response and management, and cultural resource management among others. This certificate will provide students with skills in UAS operations and provides a good starting point for those who may wish to continue into the Drone Applications and Technologies A.S. Degree.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate successful drone operation and image capture.
2. Demonstrate successful mission planning, drone operation and image capture of mapping project within two hours of solar noon, and use photogrammetry software to post-process.