GIS & Drone Technology

Courses:

Year 1:

Geospatial Technologies I (DE) - Course No. 8423

Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Course No. 8910

Career Strategies - Course No. 9071

Year 2:

Geospatial Technologies II (DE) - Course No. 8424

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced - Course No. 8912

Eligible CERTIFICATION/License:

Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems rating (Part 107 license)
Workplace Readiness Skills Certification
ESRI GIS Fundamentals Foundation Certification

Overview:

The GIS and Drones Program is an exclusive program to the ACE Center at Highland Springs. Students who enjoy or are interested in learning about industry connections for GIS and Drone technology will love this class. These connections include but are not limited to: civil engineering, video game design, agriculture, real estate, healthcare, government, and law enforcement. Students will be exposed to applications of GIS software, FAA regulations for drones, flight time with drones, ethics in use of GIS and drones, documentation, safety standards, protocols, and hands on building of drones. This course prepares students for careers as a drone operator as well as the first steps for a continued education in the GIS field by providing them with real-world, hands-on experience.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Students prepare for and sit for industry standard licensure FAA Part 107 Drone License.
The opportunity to be a part of the expansion of the new geospatial and drone classes currently offered.
Over the two year course program, students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits through dual-enrollment with James Madison University.
Students experience guest speakers and field trips integrating career fields such as law enforcement, government, health care, and entrepreneurship.

About the instructor:

Mr. Kennith Hicks is a graduate of the College of William and Mary (2013). Working in a variety of industries prior to becoming a teacher, he brings first hand experience to students of many different approaches to solving problems.

Questions? Email me: krhicks at henrico.k12.va.us

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