Drone (UAS) Applications
Welcome to Drone Applications, where we not only sharpen your drone skills but also show you how to put them to work in the real world. Before you join us, make sure to complete the Drone Flight Essentials course. If you already have a Part 107 Pilot License, that's a fantastic advantage! Throughout this course, you'll work with a team on actual drone projects as we embark in offsite jobs during class to gain real world experience and apply the practical side of these exciting technologies. We aim to team up with industry professionals and take a look at how experts use drones in their day-to-day work. You will learn how to use Mission Planner and the built in technologies to map missions using a variety of drones depending on the job requirements. Click here to see one of the Mavic Drones you will be learning to use for mapping missions and check out this video to see how drones are being used in surveying and mapping.
Additional Benefits:In this class you will maintain an industry standard Logbook of your missions to share with future employers.
The Innovation Center also offers a unique opportunity for you to become an SVVSD employee and join our Aero Team as Certified Drone Pilot for the UAS Operations Division. Imagine gaining valuable experience and a paycheck while doing something you enjoy!
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE83510
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- Must take any ONE of the following before CTE83510 Drone Applications: CTE83505 Intro to Aeronautics OR CTE83150 UAS Flight Concepts & Training OR CTE83157 Pilot Ground 1.
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