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Drone Flight Operations

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Course

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Drone Flight Operations extends the content of Drone Licensure and Fundamentals, providing students with the hands-on skills needed for aerial cinematography and commercial applications, including advanced piloting skills and creative camera techniques.The drone program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) industry.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Art, A/V Technology and CommunicationsFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This course expands instruction with kinetic learning to give students knowledge and experience applying skills needed for commercial applications. Program content includes an introduction to drone flight, history, avionics, sensors, communications systems and selectable paths including data analysis and applications such as emergency response, geographic information systems, precision agriculture, and in commercial and government sectors. Students will prepare for and conduct unmanned flights similar to those commonly performed in the industry, observing Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) regulations that govern drone operations. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Arts, A-V Technology, and Communications cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Explain the historical context and evolution of drone usage in audio/video production
  • Explain key concepts and industry-standard procedures for employing drones in audiovisual productions
  • Compare and contrast various industry-standard drone models and accessories
  • Utilize principles of shot composition, framing, and visual storytelling in aerial cinematography
  • Demonstrate camera settings, exposure control, and white balance to optimize the quality of aerial footage
  • Analyze the impact of various lenses and filters on the overall visual aesthetic
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Graphic Designers27-1024.00
  • Designers, All Other27-1029.00
  • Special Effects Artists and Animators27-1014.00
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) — produce assets to brief under a senior designer's review.
  • Brand-style guides — apply consistently across asset production for routine projects.
  • File-prep for print and digital deliverables — execute correctly per output specifications.
  • Iteration and revision rounds — incorporate feedback efficiently within a project timeline.
  • Stock-image sourcing and rights tracking — perform per brand and legal standards.
  • Typography fundamentals (kerning, leading, hierarchy) — apply correctly on routine layout work.
  • Project files and version control — maintain to team conventions for handoff and archival.
  • Production-art prep (color, bleed, trim, packaging dielines) — produce reliably for routine print work.
  • Time tracking and project hours — log accurately to brief, design, revisions, and production phases.
  • Design-review presentations — present own work clearly in junior critique sessions.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
76%