NMC Code 050
Drones have become more of an everyday tool used in industry and are less of a novelty than ever before. Learn about this new industry and be prepared for the future.
This certificate is designed to provide a concentrated study for students who plan to enter the UAS (drone) industry. NMC UAS certificate students receive practical training in all aspects of commercial UAS operations and applications. The program includes hands-on courses that will provide the student with the essential and fundamental skills needed to be successful in this new and exciting industry. Students will earn a Remote Pilot certificate from the FAA that is required for the commercial operation of a drone system. In addition, the student will be guided from entry level skills and knowledge to the operation of commercial grade systems. Students will also learn how to use drones in commercial applications such as land survey, agriculture, and industrial inspections.
Certificate Requirements
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| UAS 107 | Remote Pilot Ground | 3 |
| UAS 141 | Remote Pilot Flight | 3 |
| UAS 211 | Commercial Drone Operations | 3 |
| UAS 241 | Advanced Drone Operations | 3 |
| 3-4 |
| Total Credits | 15-16 |
Directed Electives
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| ART 174 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMT 107 | Construction Supervision | 4 |
| EET 103 | Electrical Studies I | 3 |
| GEO 115 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| LWE 102 | Police Operations | 4 |
| RAM 155 | Microcontroller Programming | 3 |
| SVR 111 | Intro to Field Surveying | 2 |
| UAS 215 | Commercial UAS Photography | 3 |
| UAS 220 | UAS Projects and Maintenance | 3 |
| WSI 200 | GL Research Technologies | 3 |
| WSI 240 | ROV Systems and Operations | 3 |
Students who present a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot License (Part 107) may be awarded certification credit for UAS 107 Remote Pilot Ground.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| UAS 107 |
Remote Pilot Ground |
3 |
| UAS 141 |
Remote Pilot Flight |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3-4 |
| UAS 211 |
Commercial Drone Operations |
3 |
| | Credits | 6-7 |
| Summer |
|---|
| UAS 241 |
Advanced Drone Operations |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| | Total Credits | 15-16 |
DIRECTED Electives
Choose any 3 or 4 credit course from list below
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ART 174 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMT 107 | Construction Supervision | 4 |
| EET 103 | Electrical Studies I | 3 |
| GEO 115 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| LWE 102 | Police Operations | 4 |
| RAM 155 | Microcontroller Programming | 3 |
| SVR 111 | Intro to Field Surveying | 2 |
| UAS 215 | Commercial UAS Photography | 3 |
| UAS 220 | UAS Projects and Maintenance | 3 |
| WSI 200 | GL Research Technologies | 3 |
| WSI 240 | ROV Systems and Operations | 3 |
