Drone Technology

Program Code: SAC.BADRT.CA

Program Control Number: 40490

Build skills in flying drones for commercial and recreational purposes with an emphasis on safe and legal flight practices. Learn techniques in aerial photography, video recording, live streaming for social media, and basic mapping applications. Topics include FAA regulations, drone registration, preflight procedures, and problem-solving flight situations. Explore career opportunities requiring drone skills in public safety, construction, engineering, inspections, real estate, marketing, media, and delivery. Understand how AI is integrated into drone applications such as emergency response, construction, and data analysis, and gain the option to expand skills in drone mapping and cloud-based GIS using ArcGIS Online. Learn how to professionally capture and edit aerial photos and videos using Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

This program includes preparation for the FAA TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) completion certificate, the FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot certification, and Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. It provides a clear pathway to the Drone Technology A.S. Degree, as well as the Digital Publishing, Adobe Applications for Business, and Digital Design for Business certificate and degree programs.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Fly drones safely and legally for commercial and recreational purposes following FAA regulations.
2. Capture and edit professional aerial photos and videos using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
3. Apply AI tools and creative techniques to enhance aerial imagery, mapping, and digital media projects.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of drone registration, preflight procedures, and FAA Part 107 operational standards.
5. Identify how drones are used across industries such as construction, real estate, public safety, marketing, and inspections.
6. Prepare for the FAA TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, and Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams.