Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Autopilot, CPC

This autopilot CPC provides a stackable certificate that demonstrates proficiency in several industry-standard autopilots and related software.

12 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 5,162

  • Resident Tuition: $ 1,670*
  • Technology Fees: $ 156
  • General Student Fees: $ 437**
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 300 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 2,400
  • Other Fee / Expenses: $ 200*** (Tablet)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

***Any special info about program costs or expenses.

****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Integrate unmanned flights into the NAS safely and effectively utilizing industry-standard documentation methods, including FAA waivers

PLO 2 - Safely and effectively plan and execute field missions in a variety of situations utilizing current unmanned aircraft systems

PLO 3 - Work safely and effectively within a crew/team environment utilizing a variety of current unmanned aircraft and equipment

PLO 4 - Effectively apply and utilize Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) strategies to ensure safe and effective UAS operations and procedures

Admission Information

There will be a separate program application submitted by the student to the Program Director, and approval is required to be enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems. More information can be found here: https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/academic-departments/aviation-academy

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

UAS 121Multirotor Systems

3

UAS 122Ground Control Radio Systems

2

UAS 211UAS Autopilot Ardupilot and Piccolo

3

UAS 214UAS Avionics and Electrical Systems

4

Notes

Certifications

FCC Amateur Technician Radio License obtained after UAS 122