2023-2024 Catalog

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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems certificate program will teach students aircraft aerodynamics, drone operations in the national airspace system, safety, ground operations, and the ability to safely fly a drone in various environments. The students will also learn digital photography and graphics to assist in the gathering and editing media.

Fall

ART 1600 - ♦Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
AVIT 1010 - sUAS FAA Regulations, Airspace, and Navigation Credits: 3
AVIT 1020 - sUAS Mechanics of Flight Credits: 3
AVIT 1030 - sUAS Flight and Safety Operations Credits: 4

Spring

ART 2401 - ♦Commercial Art/Graphic Design I Credits: 3
ART 2600 - ♦Digital Photography Credits: 3
AVIT 1040 - FAA Part 107 Commercial Pilot Credits: 3
AVIT 1050 - sUAS Industrial Inspections Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 25

Gainful Employment Disclosure

As required by the U.S. Department of Education
http://apps.northeaststate.edu/GainfulEmployment/

For Further Information

Richard Blevins
Aviation Department Head/Assistant Professor
Telephone: 423.354.5179
rablevins@NortheastState.edu

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