TransfermaticGEOG at Diablo Valley College

    GEOG 164 - Drone Operations and Piloting

    Recent Professors
    Ryan Coppersmith
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
    View 2027SP sections of GEOG 164
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), the technologies involved and their operation. Course topics include safety procedures, flight operations, and basic UAS maintenance. The laboratory portion of the course provides students with hands-on experience with piloting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or “drones”). The course also prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS pilot examination. FAA UAS certification (Part 107) is required to operate UAVs commercially.
    Usually Held
    Fri 9:30am–12:20pm