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The Drone Technology and Applications program at Harper College equips you with the skills and training to use Small Uncrewed Ariel Systems (sUAS or drones). This comprehensive program covers a wide range of concepts including drone operations, aerial photography, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Whether you're aiming for a career in aerial surveying, agriculture, real estate, or emergency response, this program provides a solid foundation to help you succeed.
Harper College's Drone Technology and Applications Certificate provides foundational drone operations skills and allows you to develop either photography/videography for drone post-production or geospatial technology skills for mapping or GIS applications.
This certificate is closely tied to Harper’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate program which provides students with hands on experience with the latest GIS technology and techniques.
This 16 credit-hour certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use drones (Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems, sUAS) in variety of business and public sector domains working as pilots, drone image specialists, or remote sensing technicians. Drone technology is used in diverse fields including agriculture, ecological monitoring, cinematography, environmental management, insurance, mapping and surveying, military operations, mining, photography, public safety, real estate, search and rescue, and structural inspections.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ART 250 | Introduction to Photographic Art | 3 |
| ART 251 | Intermediate Photographic Art | 3 |
| GIS 100 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | |
| DRO 100 | Drone Pilot Ground School | 1 |
| DRO 101 | Mastering Drone Flight: Essential Skills and Techniques | 3 |
| DRO 102 | Drone Data Acquisition and Analysis | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three credit hours from the following courses: | 3 | |
| GIS 200 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | |
| MCM 210 | Video Editing and Video Post-Production | |
| MCM 212 | Multi-Camera Production | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Want to learn more about Drone Technology and Applications courses? Contact Mukila Maitha, Professor, Program Coordinator, GIS/Drone Technology Department, at mmaitha@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6521 or contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700. You can also submit a request information form.