Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technician, Certificate
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technician Certificate offers students a comprehensive pathway into the rapidly growing field of drone technology. This hands-on program equips students with the essential skills needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot unmanned aerial systems. Students will dive into topics such as UAS operations, mechanical systems, data processing, maintenance procedures, and industry regulations, ensuring they are fully prepared for a dynamic and exciting career in this cutting-edge field. Whether you're interested in aerial photography, data collection, or drone maintenance, this program provides the expertise to launch your career in the prevalent world of unmanned systems.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ELE-130 | Introduction to Unmanned Systems | 3 credits |
| ELE-132 | Mechanics of Unmanned Systems | 3 credits |
| ART-115 | Photography I | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
First Year Spring
| ELE-131 | UAS Regulations | 1 credit |
| ELE-230 | Advanced Unmanned Systems Of Instrumentation & Controls | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Program Requirements (13 Credits)
Requirements List
| ART-115 | Photography I | 3 credits |
| ELE-130 | Introduction to Unmanned Systems | 3 credits |
| ELE-131 | UAS Regulations | 1 credit |
| ELE-132 | Mechanics of Unmanned Systems | 3 credits |
| ELE-230 | Advanced Unmanned Systems Of Instrumentation & Controls | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (10 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ADM-158 | Circuits, Schematics, and Test Equipment | 3 credits |
| CAD-152 | Computer-Aided Design | 3 credits |
| CAD-228 | CAD: Solid Modeling | 3 credits |
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
| CSC-132 | Computer Science I | 4 credits |
| CSC-134 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | 4 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| ELE-102 | Analog Electronics | 3 credits |
| ELE-106 | Digital Electronics | 3 credits |
| ELE-110 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 credits |
| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| GDT-220 | Digital Video and Audio | 3 credits |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
Certificate Requirement (23 Credits)