This autopilot CPC provides a stackable certificate that demonstrates proficiency in several industry-standard autopilots and related software.
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 121 | Multirotor Systems | 3 |
| UAS 122 | Ground Control Radio Systems | 2 |
| UAS 211 | UAS Autopilot Ardupilot and Piccolo | 3 |
| UAS 214 | UAS Avionics and Electrical Systems | 4 |
Notes
Certifications
FCC Amateur Technician Radio License obtained after UAS 122