Our Drone Technology Program for 2024–2025
Program Highlights
- Build, program, and fly high-tech drones to perform data-gathering missions.
- Work with clients and industry leaders on mission planning, flight operations, and analysis.
- Apply emerging technologies in agriculture, public safety, marketing, engineering, and surveying.
Career Focus
- Upon successful completion of the one year course, students have the opportunity to apply for unmanned pilot, CPR, and OSHA general industry certifications.
Listing of Instructional Topics
- Aerospace History
- Airframe Systems
- Airport Operations
- Aviation Regulations
- Decision Making Process
- Flight Planning
- Fundamentals of Flight
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Meteorology
- Navigational Systems
- Power and Electricity
- Safety in Aviation
Remote Pilot Entry Level Salary Range*
- Hourly: $15.96–$23.28
- Annual: $33,190–$48,420
*Source - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
Related Career Pathways
- Airline Pilot*
- Astronaut*
- Building Inspector*
- Crop Duster Pilot*
- Drone Videographer
- Flight Operations Lead*
- Life Flight Pilot*
- Military Personnel
- Meteorologist*
- Real Estate Photographer
- Survey and Map Technician
*with additional education in this field.