Uncrewed Aerial Systems Piloting
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Unmanned Aerial Systems Piloting Certificate is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation and employment skills needed for safely flying drones in the commercial unmanned aerial industry. The training within this program will develop a student's understanding of proper and safe piloting, weather effects on aircraft, federal airspace, and regulations, as well as ethical issues regarding drones. A student must possess the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate before earning this certificate. This certificate requires a total of 10-11 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.
Uncrewed Aerial Systems Piloting Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Execute a proper takeoff and landing of a drone.
- Identify safe weather conditions for drone flight.
- Identify the five different types of airspace defined by the FAA