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Drones & GIS Technologies
Program Information Sheet
Description
- Gain knowledge and skills in the emerging UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and the GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) Fields. Students will learn GIS (Geospatial Information Systems), mission planning, and UAS maintenance and modification. They will learn to operate and fly drones using the indoor flying space, allowing them to earn their Remote Pilot Certification.
- This program is unique because students will also delve into using the data and images after learning to operate the drones. The drone information is used to understand the GIS Fundamentals and how it is used for database analytics.
- Drones & GIS Technologies is an emerging career field with endless possibilities. Growth areas include first responders, precision agriculture, data analytics, sensor operations, infrastructure inspection, aerial mapping and surveying, logistics, security, and more.
Work-Based Learning Opportunity - Advanced Placement
Curriculum Plan Career Tech courses you will be taking along with college credits and certifications available.
Suggested Skills For Success
Certifications Opportunity to earn the following certifications in this program.
- Remote Pilot Certification
- GIS Fundamentals Foundation
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Outlook
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word
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