GSTC 107 - Remote Pilot Certification and Applications

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course will contain the content required to pass the FAA exam, which includes topic area modules related to Remote Pilot Certification knowledge and an overview of common Geospatial Technology applications of drones, such as mapping and multi-spectral sensing. Numerous field days will be included to provide hands-on drone flying experiences and piloting principles. It is expected that the student will be prepared to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam at the end of the course. In addition to certification knowledge and geospatial applications, the student will be introduced to aspects of starting a drone business and the pathways to careers in manned aircraft and airport operations. Offered Fall semester, annually.