Certificate in
Certificate in Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS)
Trinidad State Junior College
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Campus location
Trinidad, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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).