Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems, AAS

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Length: Two years, 90 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by Lane Aviation Academy
Program Coordinator: Walter (Sean) Parrish, Chief Flight Instructor, parrishw@lanecc.edu, 541.463.4323
Academic Advising Team: advtechprograms@lanecc.edu; drop-in advising calendar https://www.lanecc.edu/advising/drop-advising; 541.463.3800

Estimated Cost with Drafting Electives: $22,317

Books - $1,500
Certification, Licensure, Exams, Physicals - $899
Program-Specific Fees - $7,720
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees - $12,198

Estimated Cost with Private Pilot Electives: $33,139

Books - $1,500
Certification, Licensure, Exams, Physicals - $899
Program-Specific Fees - $18,542
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees - $12,198

Tuition and fee estimates are based on the prior academic year’s rates. Course tuition and fees may change during the year. Learn more and view updated tuition and fee information at www.lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-tuition.

Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for successful careers as commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operators.

Students who complete this program will have:

Extensive knowledge of the National Airspace System and the integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems within it.
Knowledge and experience with hobby grade and advanced commercial sensors and equipment.
Ability to work within a crew/team environment.
Safely pilot multi-copters and fixed wings in normal and emergency flight operations.
Ability to properly plan and execute commercial missions unsupervised.
Ability to successfully apply and utilize Federal Aviation Administration airspace waivers.
Ability to build, program, and repair quad copters and radio controlled fixed wing unmanned aircraft.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:
WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis 3 Credit(s)
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition 4 Credit(s)
Any WR course higher than WR 115
Math (5 credits) - Complete the following:
MTH 095 - Intermediate Algebra 5 Credit(s)
Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:
FT 255 - Fundamentals of Instruction and Human Factors 3 Credit(s)
COMM 130 - Business and Professional Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 218 - Interpersonal Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 219 - Small Group Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 260 - Introduction to Conflict Management 4 Credit(s)

Program Core Courses

FT and GS courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. All other Program Core courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

ART 261 - Photography 1 3 Credit(s)
BA 254 - General Aviation Management 3 Credit(s)
GIS 151 - Digital Earth 4 Credit(s)
GIS 245 - GIS 1 4 Credit(s)
GIS 246 - GIS 2 4 Credit(s)
GS 109 - Meteorology 5 Credit(s)
MUL 105 - Digital Photography 4 Credit(s)
UAS and Flight Courses (32 Credits)
FT 103 - Aircraft Safety Development 4 Credit(s)
FT 121 - UA Platforms and Systems 4 Credit(s)
FT 122 - UA Ground Control Systems 4 Credit(s)
FT 123 - Commercial UAS Ground School 1 Credit(s)
FT 230 - UAS Data Acquisition and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
FT 231 - UAS Advanced Sensor 4 Credit(s)
FT 235 - UAS Capstone Project 4 Credit(s)
FT 250 - Private Pilot Ground School 5 Credit(s)
FT 254 - Aerodynamics 3 Credit(s)
UAS Flight Labs (6 Credits)
FT 124A - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)
FT 124B - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)
FT 124C - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)
FT 124D - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)
FT 124E - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)
FT 124F - UAS Flight Lab 1 Credit(s)

Program Electives

Program Electives must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Private Pilot flight labs are to be chosen based on student size. Students under 180 lbs, under 6’2”, under 39” sitting height must complete FT 141 , FT 142 , and FT 143 . Students at or above these limits must complete FT 141W , FT 142W , and FT 143W .

Complete one of the following options (12 credits):

Option 1:

Option 2:

Complete additional credits (2-3) to meet 90: Complete any course(s), 100-level or higher.

Notes

This program follows Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Requirements unless otherwise specified.
This is the parent program for the Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems: Aerial Photography, CPC and Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems: Geographic Information Science, CPC Prerequisites are required for some courses. See Courses .
At least 6 credits of FT 124 classes must be completed to fulfill the AAS degree requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the Human Relations requirement prior to program entry.
One of the following courses may be substituted for MTH 095 to meet the math requirement: MTH 097 , MTH 111 , MTH 112 , or any 200-level math course (except MTH 243 and MTH 261 ).
FT 141W , FT 142W , and FT 143W are flown in a 4-seat aircraft (W=Warrior), which has a higher rental cost than the 2-seat aircraft used for FT 141 , FT 142 , and FT 143 .
Students considering transfer to a 4-year college or university should contact their Academic Advisor.

Licensing and Certification

Commercial FAA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Part 107 license, Pix4D certification.