Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Bob Watrel, Department Head
Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences
109 Wecota Hall
605-688-4511

Program Information

The certificate in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate will provide a credential to students and/or individuals who have demonstrated competency in the planning and operation of UAS. The certificate will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to apply this technology to a field of study or field of work. This certificate will also provide the knowledge necessary to attain the FAA Part 107 small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems license. 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.

Requirements for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate: 12 Credits

AVIA 200 - Aviation Safety Credits: 3
GEOG 270 - Introduction to Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Credits: 3
GEOG 483 - UAS Remote Sensing Credits: 2
GEOG 483L - UAS Remote Sensing Lab Credits: 1

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Credits: 3