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Drone Operator

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2 Semesters
Estimated Time To Complete
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What you'll learn

Demand for those who can operate drones, or remotely piloted aircraft, is on the rise! You will gain essential skills in drone operation with this Drone Operator microcredential, including preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft General Small (UAG) exam, a requirement to receive your Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. You will gain experience with different flight systems, learn basic troubleshooting techniques for ground control stations and maintenance. Unique to this microcredential is a focus on quality images and the resulting photos and videos made from drone footage. You will gain experience in exposure, composition and editing, increasing your marketability in a wide variety of industries including agriculture, real estate, insurance, construction, public safety, film and television, and more. This microcredential provides a value add for those seeking careers focusing on drones. It can also be a great way to add specialized skills for those in photography, video and digital media production. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and, with your FAA certificate, to immediately apply for drone operator positions as well as positions in video production, marketing and communications.

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Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

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