Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS)
DURATION
0 up to 1 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
Request tuition fees
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) is an important emerging technology with an expanding range of applications. Drones are being used regularly in energy, agriculture, transportation, emergency services, natural resources, photography, mapping, recreation, and the list is growing. Drones will share airspace with manned aviation, and the need for safe pilots is a priority. The TSJC UAS program focuses on training an upcoming and needed workforce to become safe and proficient pilots. A first step is to earn your FAA small UAS pilots certificate, followed by additional certifications and various flight experiences to bolster your marketability in this profession.
Hands-on experiences include:
Flight dynamics
Ground control systems
National Airspace
Safety Protocols
Federal Law/Regulations
Weather and climate
Payloads
Personnel decision making
Mission Planning
Rotary and Fixed Wing drones
Applications (current and future).
English Language Requirements
Certify your English proficiency with PTE. The faster, fairer, simpler English test, accepted by thousands of universities around the world. PTE, Do it worry-free!