Duration

3 years

Starting Date

August, January

Tuition Fee

$ 376 per credit

Location

Brookings, United States

About the program

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones are revolutionizing how things get done. UAS is a technology with many applications, some of which include remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), precision agriculture, construction, resource management, engineering, cinematography, and emergency services.

Graduate from the program with knowledge of unmanned aircraft system designs, laws and ethical considerations, how to gather and process information, and identify uses and limitations of the aircraft. This Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate at South Dakota State University will also provide the knowledge necessary to attain the FAA Part 107 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems license.

This program will be a good fit if you:

  • Like to work with technology
  • Are a problem solver and analytical thinker
  • Are generally interested in how things work

Career Opportunities

  • Aviation Safety
  • Aerial Remote Sensing and Lab
  • Technology Applications for Precision Agriculture and Lab
  • Risk Management and Construction Safety
  • GIS: Data Creation and Integration and Lab

Courses Included

  • Agriculture
  • Conservation
  • Delivery/fulfillment
  • Disaster mitigation and relief
  • Logistics
  • Filming and photography
  • Geographic information systems mapping technician
  • Law enforcement
  • Real estate

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