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The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program teaches the fundamentals of UAS safety and regulation. Earn a certificate and pursue work as an Aerospace Engineer, Operations Technologist, and more.
Note: Some jobs require education or training beyond the CNM degree/certificate.
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, have become an important tool across a range of industries. This program introduces the fundamentals of UAS safety and regulation and emphasizes the use of UAS for high-precision measurement and mapping and other applications including construction management, surveying, marketing and others. Students will log flight hours using both fixed wing and multi-rotor airframes.
UAS is a growth area with applications in a variety of fields. New Mexico employers currently utilizing this technology represent construction and design, mapping, public safety, government, and film industries.
Commercial UAS (Drone) Pilots are required to pass the FAA Part 107 exam.
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