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Drone Pilot

Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie · Remotely Piloted Aircraft

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Key facts

When
Feb 25 to Jun 7, 2027Wed, 9:00 to 11:30 AM
Where and how
In personLibrary Learning Commons, Poughkeepsie
Time commitment
1 semester45 hours of instruction
Cost
$650, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
Digital badge

About this course

Go from hobbyist to working professional with this Drone Pilot microcredential! This microcredential will hone your skills in three central areas: videography, maintenance, and commercial operation. The Commercial Drone Operator course includes preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft General Small (UAG) exam, a requirement to receive your Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. Successful completion of this microcredential and licensure prepares you to immediately apply for drone operator or maintenance positions.

What you'll learn

  • Drone Operation
  • Drone Maintenance
  • Videography
  • Image Quality
  • FAA Part 107

Taught by Erinn Postill, Nike Caesmans and Aveline Aish.

What you get

  • Drone Pilot Microcredential

    Digital badge from Dutchess Community College when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

Getting there

Library Learning Commons, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Plan your trip

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Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

  • Employer Tuition Assistance

    Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.

    Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.

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Credit toward a degree

This course may count for credit at these campuses. The receiving campus decides when you apply.

Credit pathways
CampusProgramCounts asCredits
Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeGeneral Studies, CertificateINT 110 Applied Skills Seminar3

Agreement dated Mar 15, 2024. This site doesn't award credit; check with the receiving campus.

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