Drone (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Certificate Overview
The UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Drone Certificate is designed to give the student a solid foundation in understanding unmanned aerial vehicle system technologies, capabilities, regulations, safety, and legal responsibilities. The certificate will provide the student with both FAA regulations and knowledge along with practical flight skills necessary to successfully operate a UAV. This certificate consists of an introductory course for both recreational and commercial flyers to learn foundational flight skills, a commercial operations course that covers the Part 107 exam topics along with intermediate flight skills, and multiple commercial-use focused courses using high-end, industry standard drones.
Interested in the course but unable to make it to campus? Distance learning is an option for the Recreational Operations and Commercial Operation courses. As long as you have access to a personal drone that includes a camera to record video or take pictures, you are eligible to become certified for recreational or commercial flights. The specialized commercial-use courses are available in-person only.
Additional Fees
In addition to the certification tuition, there is a $5 fee to register a personal drone (if you have one) and a $175 fee for the Commercial Certification Exam (Part 107), if you choose to take the exam.
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Just the Facts
Drone (Unmanned Aerial Systems)
7 Credit Certificate
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Estimated Tuition, Fees, & Books: $667
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