Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Technician, S.C.

This program will allow students to pursue multiple career pathways in an emerging field that encompasses industries as diverse as agriculture, archaeology, business, criminal justice, wildlife biology, and the physical sciences, including opportunities unique to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Students will learn the basics of flight, including the responsibilities and ethics of drone ownership, as well as the technical and programming skills needed for flight management systems, weather planning, and navigation. They will also learn about the numerous ways that drones are being used to acquire geospatial data and will have the opportunity to collect their own data and analyze it as part of their final project. Coupled with experiential learning and internships, the completion of these three courses will lead to the award of the RPAS Technician Skills Certificate.