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Engineering and Technology
UAS Design, Application and Operation
Certificate: 14 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Certificate (14 credits)
Employer partners :
Companies like Amazon and Verizon have invested in drone technology. Drone operator roles are prevalent in industries such as real estate, filmmaking, journalism, agriculture, delivery services and transportation.
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Drone engineer | Drone operator | Surveying and mapping engineer | Real estate drone photographer
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Equipment: Autonomous Vehicle Research Studio includes Q-Drone 2, 6-Camera System Research Studio Computer System, in addition to two Quanser AERO workstations.
Engineering Programs Designed for the Future
Students pursuing this certificate program will learn about design, construction, application, operation and system integration for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). In this certificate program, students will take courses such as introduction to UAS, the rapid prototyping of drones and applications for land surveying. Students will also gain hands-on experience in designing, constructing and operating a UAS for a specific application with consideration of payload types, communication and control systems. Also, through both the drone law and remote pilot courses, students will learn about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s new part 107 regulation, which will help prepare them for the required aeronautical knowledge test. At the end of this program, students will have a strong foundation in UAS design, construction, application and operation.
This certificate program will include hands-on skills to help students achieve success in their career paths as versatile engineers and technicians. Graduates of this certificate program will be able to obtain positions that require UAS design, manufacturing, application and operations knowledge and skills that are current with today’s industry trends.
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97%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
77% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year of graduation*
Curriculum
What You Will Study
In this certificate program, students will take courses such as introduction to UAS, the rapid prototyping of drones, and applications for land surveying. Students will gain hands-on experience in designing, constructing and operating a UAS for a specific application with consideration of payload types, communication and control systems. Also, through both the drone law and remote pilot courses, students will learn about the FAA’s new part 107 regulation and course to prepare them for the required aeronautical knowledge test to acquire the remote pilot construction, application and operation.
REQUIRED CLASSES
- Introduction to Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
- Drone Laws and Remote Pilot Certification
- Introduction to Drone Aeronautics
- Drone Applications Series: Land Surveying Using Drones
- Drones Rapid Prototyping and System Integration
How Much Can I Make?
Ready to Design, Construct and Operate a Drone?
Vaughn’s innovative labs, industry-connected faculty and strong graduate outcomes make Vaughn the best place to launch your career in uncrewed aerial systems.
The industry needs problem-solvers, builders and innovators—we’ll help you become one.