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Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0108-306-001
Instructor:	Christopher Benson
Days:	Wednesday 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - Blodgett Hall 108
Credits:	3
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	Students will develop the basic skills required to operate drones for filming, photography, and digital aerial imaging (2D/3D mapping), emphasizing flying skills, aeronautical knowledge, safety procedures, and aerial video production and editing. Students have the option to seek the FAA 107 license, which is required for professional drone work.
Learning Goals:	Students who complete this course successfully will be able to: safely operate commercial and professional grade Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/drones) capture still and video images from a UAS, and create films and both 2D and 3D models be prepared, if desired, to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS commercial pilot license exam articulate the varied uses of unmanned vehicles in multiple disciplines and careers *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.