Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Remote Pilot Applications

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Remote Pilot Applications certificate is housed within the Biology  Department.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) Certificate, Biology, BI90  .

Students will learn fundamental operational skills for small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) as well as design, construction, and practical applications for drones for commercial workforce operations. This 9-credit hour certificate program consists of three sequential courses (3 credit hours each) and will require three semesters for completion. Upon completion of the coursework, students will attain FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification as a Remote Pilot.  New applications for small unmanned aircraft systems are developing rapidly in many areas including law enforcement (including search and rescue), environmental studies, geographical information systems including mapping, surveying, and imaging, assessment of hazardous environmental conditions, humanitarian efforts innovative delivery systems for medications and supplies, military applications, agricultural applications including yield projections and control of irrigation systems and other machinery, applications for numerous shipping and delivery systems, and many more applications.  Obtaining FAA certification as a remote pilot can significantly augment skills needed for numerous, various career areas including, but not limited do, law enforcement and other emergency services, natural resources and conservation, agriculture, disaster management, insurance companies, journalism, telecommunications, and various industries.

For additional information call 417-625-9766.

SUAS 0101 Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Operations and Safety  

SUAS 0201 sUAS Design, Construction, and Applications 

SUAS 0301 The Art, Science, and Practice of UAS Piloting