Drone Flight Operations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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.
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Credentials this program stacks toward
- Program Pathway to Art, A/V Technology and CommunicationsFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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.
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