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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology Program
Unmanned Aircraft Technology Program

This certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the Unmanned Aircraft Technology field. The required course work provides the students with the skills to manage and plan flight operations. Students demonstrate the ability to collect and process imagery data for analysis. Students also develop skills that they can apply in multiple applications including agriculture, natural and cultural resources management, emergency response, aerial videography and photography. Upon completing this certificate students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems, to include airframe, powerplants and flight instruments
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Unmanned Aircraft Systems including fixed wing and rotor-wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of image acquisition and analysis from images acquired by Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
- Select the type of Unmanned Aircraft System for a specific mission and identify types of payload to be carried and to complete a mission.
- Take the Part 107 FAA Exam
Career Paths
- Aerial Videographer
- UAS Avionic Technician
- UAS Data Analyst
- UAS Instructor
- UAS Maintenance Technician
- UAS Remote Pilot
Related Programs
Resources
Image Processing
Federal Agencies
UAS Related Organizations
UAS Related Stories
Flight Simulation Software
Kits for Building Multi-Rotors
Approved UAS Training Schools