DDP 136 - Introduction to Drone Imaging

    Recent Professors
    Daniel R. Stiel
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DDP 136
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides instruction in digital imaging, cinematography, colorization and photo editing while participating in hands-on or virtual flight activities to develop, practice, and optimize Unmanned Aircraft System flight and photography skills. Students will learn how to manage and edit photographic imagery captured by drones. High-end photo equipment and drones or drone-simulators will be used. This course is a media management and image editing course for drone operators, which focuses on developing careers in digital media capturing and editing images for a variety of industries across multiple sectors. Some information pertaining to FAA certifications will be discussed; this is not an FAA certification course. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Sat, Thu 5:00pm–9:15pm