SU11 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS), Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Fayette COI Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
16 |
Program Description
The small Unmanned Aircraft Systems TCC provides students the opportunity to acquire a Federal Aviation Administration Certification as a Remote Pilot with small Unmanned Arial Systems Rating. Within this structured training program, students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to operate Remote Aircraft Systems with commercial privileges. In addition, the completion of this certificate will enable individuals to operate Drones for hire throughout the United States. FAA certification will provide employers the confidence that applicants have acquired the necessary skills to perform tasks utilizing sUAS systems safely within the National Airspace System. Simulator systems knowledge in addition to actual hands-on flight operations will prepare students for a variety of commercial applications.
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing field of drone operations. Students receive the knowledge required to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certification exam, the credential necessary for commercial UAV operations. Coursework emphasizes regulatory compliance, aeronautical decision-making, and the safe integration of unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System.
In addition to classroom instruction, students gain practical experience through laboratory sessions that include flight simulation, mission planning, and hands-on operation of multicopter and fixed-wing UAV platforms. This combination of theory and applied training ensures graduates are equipped to meet industry standards and operate UAVs with professionalism and safety.
Completion of the program leads to a Technical Certificate in Drone Technology. This credential provides employers with assurance of a graduate’s competence and readiness to apply UAV technology across a wide range of industries, including agriculture, construction, public safety, media, and logistics.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Program Courses
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Robin Eckhardt, Program Manager
Email: Robin.Eckhardt@sctech.edu
Phone: 770-412-4033