What You’ll Learn
Build the technical, operational and safety skills needed to work with drone systems and next-generation aviation technologies.
The Next Gen Drone program provides comprehensive training in drone operations, maintenance and advanced air mobility applications. You’ll develop the knowledge needed to operate unmanned aircraft systems safely, maintain key drone components and apply emerging aviation technologies across industries such as construction, agriculture, utilities and emergency response. With an emphasis on safety, compliance and hands-on learning, the program prepares you for careers in the growing drone workforce.
You will learn how to:
- Understand drone technology, classifications and industry applications
- Build foundational knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations, compliance and remote pilot responsibilities
- Interpret airspace classifications, sectional charts and authorization processes
- Apply aerodynamics, flight science and weather analysis to drone operations
- Use risk management models and emergency planning procedures
- Conduct preflight inspections and mission planning
- Perform safe, compliant drone operations with payload integration
- Understand drone systems, components and power management
- Diagnose electronic, software and firmware issues in unmanned aircraft systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and component replacement
- Analyze flight data and validate repairs through testing
- Explore advanced air mobility, eVTOL systems and emerging aviation infrastructure
- Apply drone technologies in construction, utilities, agriculture and disaster response
- Produce professional reports and presentations for industry stakeholders
- Build workforce readiness through applied projects, documentation and career preparation
The program is designed to help you develop both the operational skills to fly drones and the technical skills to maintain them, while also preparing you for broader opportunities in advanced air mobility and next-generation aviation.
Workforce Ready in Months
What You Can Do
The Next Gen Drone program can prepare you for careers in drone operations, drone maintenance and emerging aviation technology.
Organizations across multiple industries are adopting unmanned aircraft systems for inspection, mapping, monitoring, emergency response and other specialized tasks. Employers need professionals who understand safety, compliance, flight operations, maintenance and industry-specific applications. If you enjoy technology, aviation, problem-solving and hands-on fieldwork, this program can help you prepare for an innovative and evolving career path.
