
Learn the ins-and-outs of legally flying a drone. Students will practice basic flight
maneuvers and specific tasks like recording video and aerial mapping. Training will
also include safety and emergency procedures.
The Drone Pilot Training course covers FAA rules and regulations. Learn settings and
features of drones with supervised hands-on flight instruction with a licensed drone
pilot. Drones are provided for the class.
Students must pass the following TWO courses:
VDMA 320 - Introduction to Drone Pilot Training
VBUS 303 - Adobe Photoshop
Students must pass ONE of the following courses:
VBUS 243 - Introduction to Customer Service Skills
VBUS 400 - Employability Skills
If you pass VDMA 320 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for DM 171 Drone
Pilot Training through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VDMA 320 can count
towards a drone certificate or degree at Santa Ana College. There is no tuition cost
for VDMA 320.
Be at least 18 years old on the first day of class.