| Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
| Students will understand the scientific principles that are evident in drone flight |
- Students will be able to recognize physical, chemical processes that can affect drone flight
- Students will be able to assess, predict and explain these scientific principles |
| Students will understand the FAA requirements under which they will fly. |
- Students will be able to take the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate exam and obtain a passing score |
| Students will master drone flight techniques |
- Students will be able to prepare to fly a drone within prescribed checklists, fly the drone safely, fly within all applicable laws and regulations and will be able to assess, adapt to and/or avoid emergency situations |
Option A – Environmental Mapping
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| Students will understand professional aerial data gathering techniques |
- Students will be able to plan a drone mission with flight planning software in order to collect useful and accurate environmental data
- Students will be able to take aerial data and create orthomosaic maps and 3D models that accurately represent reality |
Option B – Aerial Videography
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| Students will understand professional aerial videography techniques |
- Students will be able to plan and execute a successful videography flight mission which safely gathers video footage
- Students will be able to take video footage gathered on a mission and create a fully edited video using professional editing software |