Drone Pilot
Drone Pilot Certificate
Take a deep dive on the Drone Pilot certificate to see if it's a right fit for you!
Learn the ins-and-outs of legally flying a drone. Students will practice basic flight maneuvers and specific tasks like recording video and aerial mapping. Training will also include safety and emergency procedures.
The Drone Pilot Training course covers FAA rules and regulations. Learn settings and features of drones with supervised hands-on flight instruction with a licensed drone pilot. Drones are provided for the class.
- VDMA 320: Introduction to Drone Pilot Training
- VBUS 303: Adobe Photoshop
- VBUS 243: Introduction to Customer Service Skills
- VBUS 400: Employability Skills
- Be at least 18 years old on the first day of class.
If you pass VDMA 320 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for DM 171 Drone Pilot Training through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VDMA 320 can count towards a drone certificate or degree at Santa Ana College.
There is no tuition cost for VDMA 320.